Newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters
Type a value in newton meters to see it in kilogram-force centimeters straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the newton meters box.
- Read the result in kilogram-force centimeters as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
kgf·cm = N·m × 10.19716213
Multiply the value in newton meters by 10.19716213 to get kilogram-force centimeters.
Example
To convert 25 N·m to kilogram-force centimeters: 25 × 10.19716213 = 254.929 kgf·cm.
Conversion table
| Newton meters (N·m) | Kilogram-force centimeters (kgf·cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.1972 |
| 2 | 20.3943 |
| 3 | 30.5915 |
| 5 | 50.9858 |
| 10 | 101.972 |
| 20 | 203.943 |
| 25 | 254.929 |
| 50 | 509.858 |
| 100 | 1,019.72 |
| 250 | 2,549.29 |
| 500 | 5,098.58 |
| 1,000 | 10,197.2 |
About the units
- Newton meter
- The SI unit of torque: the torque of a one newton force acting at a one meter lever arm.
- Kilogram-force centimeter
- A kilogram-force centimeter is exactly 0.0980665 newton meters, the usual unit on servo motor specs (kg·cm).
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 kilogram-force centimeters are in one newton meter?
1 N·m = 10.1972 kgf·cm exactly.
How do I convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters?
Use kgf·cm = N·m × 10.19716213. For example, 25 N·m = 254.929 kgf·cm.
How many newton meters are in one kilogram-force centimeter?
1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·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.