Kilogram-force centimeters to newton-meters

Type a value in kgf·cm to get it in N·m instantly.

Torque

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9.807N·m

That's 1.96× as much torque as opening a jar, while a bicycle bolt is 1.53× more. On a 30 cm wrench, that is a pull of about 3.333 kg.

What it means

How much turn is that?

Reference torques are typical values. Always use the figure in your own service manual for wheel nuts and engine bolts.

The math

To convert kilogram-force centimeters to newton-meters, multiply by 0.0980665.

Example: 100 kgf·cm × 0.0980665 = 9.80665 N·m.

In the other direction, 1 N·m = 10.1972 kgf·cm.

Every unit

Tables

N·m to kgf·cm conversion table

Quick answers

The units

A kilogram-force centimeter is a hundredth of a kgf·m, about 0.098 N·m, common on small motor ratings.

The newton-meter is the SI unit of torque: one newton pushing at one meter from the pivot. Car specifications worldwide quote it.

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