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Kilogram-force centimeter to Newton centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert kilogram-force centimeter values into newton centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kgf cm = 9.80665 N cm
1 N cm = 0.101971621297793 kgf cm
Example: 50 kgf cm = 490.3325 N cm
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Kilogram-force centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf cm) is represented in this converter as 0.0980665 newton meter.
History: Kilogram-force centimeter comes from force-distance torque measurement in metric, CGS, or customary systems.
Current use: Kilogram-force centimeter conversions are useful for mechanical design, torque tools, motors, and legacy specifications.
Also written as kgf cm.
Newton centimeter
A newton centimeter equals 0.01 newton meters.
History: It follows from applying newtons across centimeter-scale lever arms.
Current use: Newton centimeters are used for small fasteners, instruments, and compact mechanisms.
Also written as N cm, Ncm, N-cm, newton centimeters, newton-centimetres.
Kilogram-force centimeter to Newton centimeter table
| Kilogram-force centimeter [kgf cm] | Newton centimeter [N cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf cm | 0.0980665 N cm |
| 0.1 kgf cm | 0.980665 N cm |
| 1 kgf cm | 9.80665 N cm |
| 2 kgf cm | 19.6133 N cm |
| 5 kgf cm | 49.03325 N cm |
| 10 kgf cm | 98.0665 N cm |
| 20 kgf cm | 196.133 N cm |
| 50 kgf cm | 490.3325 N cm |
| 100 kgf cm | 980.665 N cm |
