Kilogram-force meters to newton meters
Type a value in kilogram-force meters 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 meters 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·m × 9.80665
Multiply the value in kilogram-force meters by 9.80665 to get newton meters.
Example
To convert 25 kgf·m to newton meters: 25 × 9.80665 = 245.166 N·m.
Conversion table
| Kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) | Newton meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 3 | 29.42 |
| 5 | 49.0332 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 20 | 196.133 |
| 25 | 245.166 |
| 50 | 490.333 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 250 | 2,451.66 |
| 500 | 4,903.33 |
| 1,000 | 9,806.65 |
About the units
- Kilogram-force meter
- A kilogram-force meter is exactly 9.80665 newton meters and still appears in some Japanese and Asian car specifications.
- 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 meter?
1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m exactly.
How do I convert kilogram-force meters to newton meters?
Use N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665. For example, 25 kgf·m = 245.166 N·m.
How many kilogram-force meters are in one newton meter?
1 N·m = 0.101972 kgf·m.
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.