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Convert kgf-m to nm

1 kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 newton meters. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 kgf·m
9.80665 N·m

Multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 9.80665 to get newton meters. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 9.80665 to get newton meters.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 kgf·m.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 9.80665.
  3. 1 × 9.80665 = 9.80665 N·m.

Kilogram-force Meters to Newton Meters conversion table

Conversion table from Kilogram-force Meters to Newton Meters
Kilogram-force Meters (kgf·m) Newton Meters (N·m)
1 9.80665
2 19.6133
5 49.03325
10 98.0665
20 196.133
50 490.3325
100 980.665

Convert Kilogram-force Meter to other torque units

1 kgf·m expressed in every other torque unit on this site.

  • Newton Meter N·m 9.80665
  • Newton Centimeter N·cm 980.665
  • Newton Millimeter N·mm 9,806.65
  • Kilonewton Meter kN·m 0.00980665
  • Meganewton Meter MN·m 0.00000980665
  • Millinewton Meter mN·m 9,806.65
  • Micronewton Meter µN·m 9,806,650
  • Dyne Meter dyn·m 980,665
  • Dyne Centimeter dyn·cm 98,066,500
  • Dyne Millimeter dyn·mm 980,665,000
  • Kilogram-force Centimeter kgf·cm 100
  • Gram-force Meter gf·m 1,000
  • Gram-force Centimeter gf·cm 100,000
  • Pound-force Foot lbf·ft 7.2330139
  • Pound-force Inch lbf·in 86.796166
  • Ounce-force Foot ozf·ft 115.72822
  • Ounce-force Inch ozf·in 1,388.7387
  • Kip-force Foot kipf·ft 0.0072330139
  • Kip-force Inch kipf·in 0.086796166
  • Poundal Foot pdl·ft 232.71534
  • Gram-force Millimeter gf·mm 1,000,000
  • Poundal Inch pdl·in 2,792.5841
  • Short Ton-force Meter tonf·m (US) 0.0011023113
  • Long Ton-force Meter tonf·m (UK) 0.00098420653
  • Metric Ton-force Meter tf·m 0.001

About the kilogram-force meter

The kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a Metric unit of torque.

About the newton meter

The newton meter (N·m) is a SI unit of torque.

Where this conversion is used

Converting kilogram-force meters to newton meters comes up when fasteners, engines, and mechanical assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

How many newton meters are in a kilogram-force meter?

One kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 newton meters.

How do you convert kilogram-force meters to newton meters?

Multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 9.80665 to get newton meters.

What is 1 newton meter in kilogram-force meters?

One newton meter equals 0.10197162 kilogram-force meters.

When would I convert kilogram-force meters to newton meters?

This conversion is common when fasteners, engines, and mechanical assembly.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.