Convert Kilogram-force-meters to Kilonewton-meters
kgf·m to kN·m · torque conversion
What are kilogram-force-meters and kilonewton-meters?
A kilogram-force-meter is the torque of one kilogram-force at one meter, 9.807 N·m. A kilonewton-meter is 1,000 newton-meters, used in heavy engineering. For reference: car lug nuts are often torqued to around 120 N·m (about 89 lb·ft).
How to convert kilogram-force-meters to kilonewton-meters
1 kgf·m = 0.00980665 kN·m. To convert, multiply the number of kilogram-force-meters by 0.00980665. For example, 5 kgf·m = 0.0490332 kN·m, and 20 kgf·m = 0.196133 kN·m. To go the other way, multiply kilonewton-meters by 101.972 (since 1 kN·m = 101.972 kgf·m).
Kilogram-force-meters to Kilonewton-meters conversion table
| Kilogram-force-meters (kgf·m) | Kilonewton-meters (kN·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 5 | 0.0490332 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 25 | 0.245166 |
| 50 | 0.490333 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 250 | 2.45166 |
FAQ
What is 1 kgf·m in kN·m?
1 kgf·m = 0.00980665 kN·m. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilogram-force-meters by 0.00980665.
How do I convert kilonewton-meters back to kilogram-force-meters?
Go the other way: 1 kN·m = 101.972 kgf·m, so multiply kilonewton-meters by 101.972 to get kilogram-force-meters.
Is a kilogram-force-meter bigger than a kilonewton-meter?
No — 1 kgf·m is the smaller unit, equal to 0.00980665 kN·m (it takes 101.972 kgf·m to make one kN·m).
Are these torque conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.