Torque / N·m → kgf·m
Convert Newton meters to Kilogram-force meters
Convert twisting moments for shafts, fasteners, and drives. Convert Newton meters (N·m) to Kilogram-force meters (kgf·m). Find the formula, worked examples, unit definitions, and practical guidance below.
Reverse: Kilogram-force meters to Newton meters →
How to convert newton meters to kilogram-force meters
Moment equals force times perpendicular distance. Although its dimensions match energy, a moment in N·m is not a quantity of heat or work in joules. Pound values here mean pound-force.
Use x for the value in N·m, b for the intermediate value in N·m, and y for the result in kgf·m.
kgf·m = N·m ÷ 9.80665
Worked examples
10 N·m ≈ 1.01971621298 kgf·m
Step 1: (10 × 1) ≈ 10 N·m.
Step 2: 10 ÷ 9.80665 ≈ 1.01971621298 kgf·m.20 N·m ≈ 2.03943242596 kgf·m
Step 1: (20 × 1) ≈ 20 N·m.
Step 2: 20 ÷ 9.80665 ≈ 2.03943242596 kgf·m.
Results are rounded to 12 significant digits. Converting units does not increase the precision of the original measurement. Very large or small values outside JavaScript’s finite numeric range are rejected.
About Newton meters
Newton meters (N·m) measures torque under the conventions above. The base value in N·m is (x × 1), where x is the numerical value in N·m. Factors shown here are rounded for display; calculations use the stored factor.
About Kilogram-force meters
Kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) measures torque under the conventions above. The base value in N·m is (x × 9.80665), where x is the numerical value in kgf·m. Factors shown here are rounded for display; calculations use the stored factor.
Definitions and sources
Carry the same physical assumptions into subsequent physics calculations.
Newton meters to kilogram-force meters reference table
| Newton meters (N·m) | Kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.101971621298 |
| 5 | 0.509858106489 |
| 10 | 1.01971621298 |
| 25 | 2.54929053244 |
| 50 | 5.09858106489 |
| 100 | 10.1971621298 |
| 1000 | 101.971621298 |
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