Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter Converter

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9.80665

1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m

Formula:

N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665

With your value: 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m

Other Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter conversions

2 kgf·m to N·m 3 kgf·m to N·m 4 kgf·m to N·m 5 kgf·m to N·m 6 kgf·m to N·m 7 kgf·m to N·m 8 kgf·m to N·m

Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter Conversion Table

Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)	Newton-Meter (N·m)
0.5	4.903325
1	9.80665
2	19.6133
5	49.03325
10	98.0665
15	147.09975
20	196.133
25	245.16625
50	490.3325
100	980.665
250	2,451.6625
500	4,903.325
1000	9,806.65

Newton-Meter to Kilogram-force Meter Conversion Table

Newton-Meter (N·m)	Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
0.5	0.050986
1	0.101972
2	0.203943
5	0.509858
10	1.019716
15	1.529574
20	2.039432
25	2.549291
50	5.098581
100	10.197162
250	25.492905
500	50.985811
1000	101.971621

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Newton-Meter (N·m)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter

To convert from Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) to Newton-Meter (N·m), multiply the value by 9.80665.

Formula: N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665

Reverse: kgf·m = N·m × 0.1019716213

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilogram-force Meter. For example: 5 kgf·m
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 9.80665
The result is: 49.03325 N·m

About Kilogram-force Meter

The kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of torque. One kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 newton metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other torque unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: torque calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Newton-Meter

The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (also called moment). It is the torque resulting from a force of one newton applied perpendicularly to a moment arm of one meter.

Common uses: engine torque, bolt tightening, mechanical engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Newton-Meter are in 1 Kilogram-force Meter?

There are exactly 9.80665 Newton-Meter in 1 Kilogram-force Meter. This means the conversion factor from Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter is 9.80665.

What is the formula to convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter?

The formula to convert Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter is: N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665. For example, to convert 10 Kilogram-force Meter to Newton-Meter, you would multiply 10 by 9.80665.

What is a Kilogram-force Meter?