Convert Newton-meters to Kilogram-force-meters
N·m to kgf·m · torque conversion
What are newton-meters and kilogram-force-meters?
The newton-meter is the SI unit of torque, one newton applied one meter from the pivot. A kilogram-force-meter is the torque of one kilogram-force at one meter, 9.807 N·m. For reference: car lug nuts are often torqued to around 120 N·m (about 89 lb·ft).
How to convert newton-meters to kilogram-force-meters
1 N·m = 0.101972 kgf·m. To convert, multiply the number of newton-meters by 0.101972. For example, 5 N·m = 0.509858 kgf·m, and 20 N·m = 2.03943 kgf·m. To go the other way, multiply kilogram-force-meters by 9.80665 (since 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m).
Newton-meters to Kilogram-force-meters conversion table
| Newton-meters (N·m) | Kilogram-force-meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.101972 |
| 5 | 0.509858 |
| 10 | 1.01972 |
| 25 | 2.54929 |
| 50 | 5.09858 |
| 100 | 10.1972 |
| 250 | 25.4929 |
FAQ
What is 1 N·m in kgf·m?
1 N·m = 0.101972 kgf·m. To convert any amount, multiply the number of newton-meters by 0.101972.
How do I convert kilogram-force-meters back to newton-meters?
Go the other way: 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m, so multiply kilogram-force-meters by 9.80665 to get newton-meters.
Is a newton-meter bigger than a kilogram-force-meter?
No — 1 N·m is the smaller unit, equal to 0.101972 kgf·m (it takes 9.80665 N·m to make one kgf·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.