Kilogram-force centimeters to newton meters
Type a value in kilogram-force centimeters to see it in newton meters straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilogram-force centimeters box.
- Read the result in newton meters as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
N·m = kgf·cm × 0.0980665
Multiply the value in kilogram-force centimeters by 0.0980665 to get newton meters.
Example
To convert 25 kgf·cm to newton meters: 25 × 0.0980665 = 2.45166 N·m.
Conversion table
| Kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm) | Newton meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0980665 |
| 2 | 0.196133 |
| 3 | 0.2942 |
| 5 | 0.490333 |
| 10 | 0.980665 |
| 20 | 1.96133 |
| 25 | 2.45166 |
| 50 | 4.90333 |
| 100 | 9.80665 |
| 250 | 24.5166 |
| 500 | 49.0333 |
| 1,000 | 98.0665 |
About the units
- Kilogram-force centimeter
- A kilogram-force centimeter is exactly 0.0980665 newton meters, the usual unit on servo motor specs (kg·cm).
- Newton meter
- The SI unit of torque: the torque of a one newton force acting at a one meter lever arm.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many newton meters are in one kilogram-force centimeter?
1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m exactly.
How do I convert kilogram-force centimeters to newton meters?
Use N·m = kgf·cm × 0.0980665. For example, 25 kgf·cm = 2.45166 N·m.
How many kilogram-force centimeters are in one newton meter?
1 N·m = 10.1972 kgf·cm.
Is a pound-foot the same as a foot-pound?
For torque, yes: both mean one pound-force on a one foot arm, about 1.3558 newton meters. Engineers often write pound-foot (lbf·ft) for torque and foot-pound for energy to keep the two apart.
Why is torque not measured in joules if both are newton meters?
Torque is a force times a lever arm at right angles to it, while work is a force times a distance along it. The dimensions match, but by convention torque is always given in newton meters.