Torque from one kilogram-force at one meter.
Kilogram-force meters to Kilonewton meters Converter — kgf m to kN m
Convert Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) to Kilonewton meter (kN m) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilogram-force meter = 0.00980665 kilonewton meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Kilogram-force meters to Kilonewton meters converter
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Convert newton meters, pound-feet, pound-inches, ounce-inches, and kilogram-force meters.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Kilonewton meter is 1000 newton meter units.
Result = input x 9.80665 / 1000.
Torque uses the newton meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kilogram-force meters to Kilonewton meters
Kilogram-force meter and Kilonewton meter both measure torque, and the conversion is essential for anyone using a torque wrench specified in one unit against a bolt or engine spec given in the other. Kilogram-force meter is most often used for appears on some legacy torque specifications and equipment predating wider adoption of the newton-meter.
Formula
kilonewton meters = kilogram-force meters × 0.00980665
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 kilonewton meter equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilogram-force meter-to-kilonewton meter factor of 0.00980665.
Simple example
1 kgf m × 0.00980665 = 0.00980665 kN m
1 kilogram-force meter = 0.00980665 kilonewton meters.
Real-world example
10 kgf m × 0.00980665 = 0.0980665 kN m
10 kilogram-force meters = 0.0980665 kilonewton meters.
Conversion table
| Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) | Kilonewton meter (kN m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf m | 0.00980665 kN m |
| 5 kgf m | 0.04903325 kN m |
| 10 kgf m | 0.0980665 kN m |
| 50 kgf m | 0.4903325 kN m |
| 100 kgf m | 0.980665 kN m |
| 500 kgf m | 4.903325 kN m |
Reverse conversion: Kilonewton meter to Kilogram-force meter
0.00980665 kN m × 101.9716213 = 1 kgf m
0.00980665 kilonewton meters = 1 kilogram-force meter.
kilogram-force meters = kilonewton meters × 101.971621298
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilonewton 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 Kilonewton meter (kN m)
Kilonewton meter is 1000 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 kilonewton meters are in 1 kilogram-force meter?
1 kilogram-force meter equals 0.00980665 kilonewton meters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilogram-force meter to kilonewton meter?
Multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 0.00980665. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilonewton meter back to kilogram-force meter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilonewton meter equals 101.9716213 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 kilonewton meter?
Kilonewton meter (kN m) is a unit of torque.
Is the kilogram-force meter to kilonewton meter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilogram-force meter and kilonewton meter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00980665 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