Convert kilogram-force meter to newton meter instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Selected kgf·m values converted to N·m using the exact factor from this tool.
| kgf·m | N·m |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.980665 |
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 3 | 29.41995 |
| 5 | 49.03325 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 20 | 196.133 |
| 50 | 490.3325 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 1,000 | 9,806.65 |
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m
1 N·m = 0.1019716213 kgf·m
To convert kilogram-force meter to newton meter, multiply by 9.80665.
To convert newton meter to kilogram-force meter, multiply by 0.1019716213.
Example: convert 10 kgf·m to N·m
10 × 9.80665 = 98.0665 N·m
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
The kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is the torque from a one kilogram-force applied one meter from the axis — exactly 9.80665 newton-meters at standard gravity.
Kilogram-force meters appear on older Asian and European machinery nameplates and some hydraulic torque charts.
The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque — the rotational force applied through a lever arm to turn a shaft, bolt, or rotating body.
Newton-meters specify automotive lug-nut torque, wrench settings, and motor output on machinery nameplates — the force you apply to rotate something.
N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665kgf·m = N·m × 0.1019716213, using the same exact factors as this converter.Jump to any torque conversion starting from kilogram-force meter — including the reverse direction and every other unit in our dataset.