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Kilogram-force centimeter to Newton meter Converter
Use this page to convert kilogram-force centimeter values into newton meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kgf cm = 0.0980665 N m
1 N m = 10.1971621297793 kgf cm
Example: 50 kgf cm = 4.903325 N m
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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 meter
A newton meter is torque produced by one newton acting at a one-meter lever arm.
History: Torque measurement combines force and perpendicular distance from an axis of rotation.
Current use: Newton meters are used in motors, fasteners, shafts, robotics, and mechanical design.
Also written as N m, Nm, N-m, newton-meter, newton meters, newton-metres.
Kilogram-force centimeter to Newton meter table
| Kilogram-force centimeter [kgf cm] | Newton meter [N m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf cm | 0.000980665 N m |
| 0.1 kgf cm | 0.00980665 N m |
| 1 kgf cm | 0.0980665 N m |
| 2 kgf cm | 0.196133 N m |
| 5 kgf cm | 0.4903325 N m |
| 10 kgf cm | 0.980665 N m |
| 20 kgf cm | 1.96133 N m |
| 50 kgf cm | 4.903325 N m |
| 100 kgf cm | 9.80665 N m |
