Torque from one kilogram-force at one meter.
Kilogram-force meters to Ronnanewton meters Converter — kgf m to RN m
Convert Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) to Ronnanewton meter (RN m) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilogram-force meter = 9.80665e-27 ronnanewton meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Kilogram-force meters to Ronnanewton meters converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Ronnanewton meter is 1e+27 newton meter units.
Result = input x 9.80665 / 1e+27.
Torque units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kilogram-force meters to Ronnanewton meters
Kilogram-force meter and Ronnanewton meter both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Kilogram-force meter is most often used for appears on some legacy torque specifications and equipment predating wider adoption of the newton-meter.
Formula
ronnanewton meters = kilogram-force meters × 9.80665e-27
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 base units, and 1 ronnanewton meter equals 1e+27 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilogram-force meter-to-ronnanewton meter factor of 9.80665e-27.
Simple example
1 kgf m × 9.80665e-27 = 9.80665e-27 RN m
1 kilogram-force meter = 9.80665e-27 ronnanewton meters.
Real-world example
100 kgf m × 9.80665e-27 = 9.80665e-25 RN m
100 kilogram-force meters = 9.80665e-25 ronnanewton meters.
Conversion table
| Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) | Ronnanewton meter (RN m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf m | 9.80665e-27 RN m |
| 10 kgf m | 9.80665e-26 RN m |
| 50 kgf m | 4.903325e-25 RN m |
| 100 kgf m | 9.80665e-25 RN m |
| 500 kgf m | 4.903325e-24 RN m |
| 1,000 kgf m | 9.80665e-24 RN m |
Reverse conversion: Ronnanewton meter to Kilogram-force meter
9.80665e-27 RN m × 1.019716e+26 = 1 kgf m
9.80665e-27 ronnanewton meters = 1 kilogram-force meter.
kilogram-force meters = ronnanewton meters × 1.019716e+26
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ronnanewton meter to Kilogram-force meter.
Understanding the Kilogram-force meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) measures torque. The torque produced by one kilogram-force acting at a perpendicular distance of one meter. It is classified as a non-SI unit, deprecated but still encountered.
Where it's used: Can be encountered in some older European and Japanese automotive and mechanical torque specifications
kgf·m vs. N·m. The newton-meter is the modern SI torque unit; kilogram-force meter is the older, gravity-dependent equivalent still occasionally seen on legacy specifications. 1 kgf·m equals exactly 9.80665 N·m.
Uses of the Kilogram-force meter today
- Appears on some legacy torque specifications and equipment predating wider adoption of the newton-meter
Understanding the Ronnanewton meter (RN m)
Ronnanewton meter is 1e+27 newton meter units.
Kilogram-force meter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Kilogram-force and its derivatives are non-SI units whose use is discouraged in favor of SI force/torque units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many ronnanewton meters are in 1 kilogram-force meter?
1 kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665e-27 ronnanewton meters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilogram-force meter to ronnanewton meter?
Multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 9.80665e-27. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ronnanewton meter back to kilogram-force meter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ronnanewton meter equals 1.019716e+26 kilogram-force meters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilogram-force meter?
Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) measures torque. The torque produced by one kilogram-force acting at a perpendicular distance of one meter. It is classified as a non-SI unit, deprecated but still encountered.
What is a ronnanewton meter?
Ronnanewton meter (RN m) is a unit of engineering.
Is the kilogram-force meter to ronnanewton meter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilogram-force meter and ronnanewton meter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 9.80665e-27 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between kgf·m vs. n·m?
The newton-meter is the modern SI torque unit; kilogram-force meter is the older, gravity-dependent equivalent still occasionally seen on legacy specifications. 1 kgf·m equals exactly 9.80665 N·m.
Where is the kilogram-force meter still used today?
Can be encountered in some older European and Japanese automotive and mechanical torque specifications