Kilonewton meter is 1000 newton meter units.
Kilonewton meters to Kilogram-force meters Converter — kN m to kgf m
Convert Kilonewton meter (kN m) to Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilonewton meter = 101.9716213 kilogram-force meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Kilonewton meters to Kilogram-force meters converter
Converter
Torque Converter
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.
Torque from one kilogram-force at one meter.
Result = input x 1000 / 9.80665.
Torque uses the newton meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Kilonewton meters to Kilogram-force meters
Kilonewton meter and Kilogram-force 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. Specifically: Kilonewton meter is 1000 newton meter units, and torque from one kilogram-force at one meter.
Formula
kilogram-force meters = kilonewton meters × 101.971621298
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilonewton meter equals 1000 base units, and 1 kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilonewton meter-to-kilogram-force meter factor of 101.971621298.
Simple example
1 kN m × 101.9716213 = 101.9716213 kgf m
1 kilonewton meter = 101.9716213 kilogram-force meters.
Real-world example
10 kN m × 101.9716213 = 1,019.716213 kgf m
10 kilonewton meters = 1,019.716213 kilogram-force meters.
Conversion table
| Kilonewton meter (kN m) | Kilogram-force meter (kgf m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kN m | 101.9716213 kgf m |
| 5 kN m | 509.8581065 kgf m |
| 10 kN m | 1,019.716213 kgf m |
| 50 kN m | 5,098.581065 kgf m |
| 100 kN m | 10,197.16213 kgf m |
| 500 kN m | 50,985.81065 kgf m |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram-force meter to Kilonewton meter
101.9716213 kgf m × 0.00980665 = 1 kN m
101.9716213 kilogram-force meters = 1 kilonewton meters.
kilonewton meters = kilogram-force meters × 0.00980665
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram-force meter to Kilonewton meter.
Understanding the Kilonewton meter (kN m)
Kilonewton meter is 1000 newton meter units.
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
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 kilogram-force meters are in 1 kilonewton meter?
1 kilonewton meter equals 101.9716213 kilogram-force meters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilonewton meter to kilogram-force meter?
Multiply the kilonewton meter value by 101.9716213. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram-force meter back to kilonewton meter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram-force meter equals 0.00980665 kilonewton meters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilonewton meter?
Kilonewton meter (kN m) is a unit of torque.
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.
Is the kilonewton meter to kilogram-force meter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilonewton meter and kilogram-force meter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 101.9716213 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.