Newton Meters to Kilogram-Force Centimeters Converter
Enter a value below to convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters - one newton meter is about 10.1972 kgf·cm (1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m). For the reverse, use our kilogram-force centimeters to newton meters converter.
1 N·m = 10.197162 kgf·cm. Convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters. Need the reverse? See kgf·cm to N·m.
Newton meter
- Definition
- A newton meter (symbol: N·m) is the SI unit of torque, or moment of force. One newton meter is the turning effect of a force of one newton applied at the end of a one-meter lever arm, perpendicular to it.
- History / origin
- It is a derived SI unit combining the newton - the unit of force named after Sir Isaac Newton - with the meter. A newton meter is dimensionally the same as the joule, but the joule is reserved for energy while torque is expressed in newton meters.
- Current use
- The newton meter is the standard torque unit worldwide for engineering, physics and modern vehicle specifications, where fastener, axle and engine torques are quoted in N·m.
Kilogram-force centimeter
- Definition
- A kilogram-force centimeter (symbol: kgf·cm) is a gravitational-metric unit of torque: the turning effect of one kilogram-force acting on a one-centimeter lever arm. It equals 0.0980665 newton meters.
- History / origin
- It comes from the older metre-kilogram-force system, in which the kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram at standard gravity (9.80665 metres per second squared). The centimeter arm makes it a convenient unit for small torques.
- Current use
- The kilogram-force centimeter is still common in East Asian manufacturing and on many torque screwdrivers and small drivers used for electronics, cameras and precision assembly, where specs are given in kgf·cm.
Newton meter to kilogram-force centimeter conversion table
| Newton meter [N·m] | Kilogram-force centimeter [kgf·cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.1 N·m | 1.019716213 kgf·cm |
| 0.5 N·m | 5.0985810649 kgf·cm |
| 1 N·m | 10.1971621298 kgf·cm |
| 2 N·m | 20.3943242596 kgf·cm |
| 3 N·m | 30.5914863893 kgf·cm |
| 5 N·m | 50.9858106489 kgf·cm |
| 10 N·m | 101.9716212978 kgf·cm |
| 15 N·m | 152.9574319467 kgf·cm |
| 20 N·m | 203.9432425956 kgf·cm |
| 25 N·m | 254.9290532445 kgf·cm |
| 30 N·m | 305.9148638934 kgf·cm |
| 40 N·m | 407.8864851912 kgf·cm |
| 50 N·m | 509.858106489 kgf·cm |
| 75 N·m | 764.7871597334 kgf·cm |
| 100 N·m | 1,019.7162129779 kgf·cm |
| 150 N·m | 1,529.5743194669 kgf·cm |
Popular newton meter to kilogram-force centimeter conversions
Everyday torque values, rounded to two decimals - the kind of figures you meet on real-world torque specifications.
| Newton meter [N·m] | Kilogram-force centimeter [kgf·cm] |
|---|---|
| 1 N·m | 10.20 kgf·cm |
| 2 N·m | 20.39 kgf·cm |
| 5 N·m | 50.99 kgf·cm |
| 10 N·m | 101.97 kgf·cm |
| 15 N·m | 152.96 kgf·cm |
| 20 N·m | 203.94 kgf·cm |
| 25 N·m | 254.93 kgf·cm |
| 30 N·m | 305.91 kgf·cm |
| 40 N·m | 407.89 kgf·cm |
| 50 N·m | 509.86 kgf·cm |
| 75 N·m | 764.79 kgf·cm |
| 100 N·m | 1,019.72 kgf·cm |
How to convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters
To convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters, multiply the newton-meter value by 10.1971621298. For example, 2 N·m = 2 × 10.1971621298 = 20.39 kgf·cm.
One kilogram-force centimeter is 0.0980665 newton meters, so to go from newton meters to kgf·cm you divide by 0.0980665 - equivalently, multiply by 10.1971621298:
kgf·cm = N·m ÷ 0.0980665 = N·m × 10.1971621298
1 N·m = 10.1971621298 kgf·cm · 1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m
Example. To convert 5 N·m to kilogram-force centimeters, multiply by 10.1971621298: 5 N·m = 5 × 10.1971621298 = 50.99 kgf·cm. Going the other way, 50 kgf·cm is 50 × 0.0980665 = 4.9 N·m.
When you need to convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters
Newton-meter to kilogram-force-centimeter conversion bridges SI specs and the metric-technical units still used in Asia. Common cases:
- Setting a kgf·cm torque screwdriver from a specification given in newton meters.
- Following East Asian manufacturing specs that quote torque in kilogram-force centimeters.
- Assembling cameras, electronics and precision parts whose specs use kgf·cm.
- Converting small SI torque values into the more granular kilogram-force centimeter.
- Cross-checking an N·m torque chart against a kgf·cm one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert newton meters to kilogram-force centimeters?
Multiply the newton-meter value by 10.1971621298. For example, 2 N·m equals about 20.39 kgf·cm.
How many kilogram-force centimeters is 1 newton meter?
One newton meter equals 10.1971621298 kilogram-force centimeters.
How many kgf·cm is 5 N·m?
5 N·m equals about 50.99 kilogram-force centimeters.
What is a kilogram-force centimeter?
It is the torque of one kilogram-force acting on a one-centimeter lever arm, equal to 0.0980665 newton meters. It is common on torque screwdrivers.
What is the formula to convert N·m to kgf·cm?
Divide the newton-meter value by 0.0980665, or multiply by 10.1971621298, because one kilogram-force centimeter equals 0.0980665 newton meters.
How do I convert kilogram-force centimeters back to newton meters?
Multiply the kgf·cm value by 0.0980665, or use our kilogram-force centimeters to newton meters converter.
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