Engineering Unit Converters

Convert Kilogram-force meter to Newton-meter

Use our accurate converter to change kilogram-force meter into newton-meter. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change kilogram-force meter to newton-meter, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Kilogram-force meter = 9.80665 Newton-meter

Kilogram-force meter to Newton-meter
Pre-defined calculator for direct kilogram-force meter to newton-meter conversion.
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m)
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Newton-meter (Nm)
Formula: 1 Kilogram-force = 9.80665 Newton-meter

Unit Information

About Kilogram-force meter

Definition: Kilogram-force meter is a metric unit of torque defined as the force of 1kg under gravity at a 1-meter radius.

History: Used widely in Europe and Asia before the complete transition to the Newton system.

Where it is used: Still found in some older automotive manuals and Japanese mechanical specs.

Kilogram-force meter to Newton-meter Conversion Table

Kilogram-force meter [kgfm]Newton-meter [nm]
0.01 kgfm0.0980665 nm
0.1 kgfm0.980665 nm
1 kgfm9.80665 nm
2 kgfm19.6133 nm
3 kgfm29.41995 nm
5 kgfm49.03325 nm
10 kgfm98.0665 nm
20 kgfm196.133 nm
50 kgfm490.3325 nm
100 kgfm980.665 nm
1000 kgfm9,806.65 nm

How to Convert Kilogram-force meter to Newton-meter

Calculation: To convert kilogram-force meter to newton-meter, multiply the value by the conversion factor (9.80665).

Example: convert 15 kgfm to nm:
15 kgfm = 15 × 9.80665 nm = 147.09975 nm

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