Convert Kilogram-force Meter to Kilonewton Meter
Use this free converter to change kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) into kilonewton meters (kN·m). Kilogram-force meter and kilonewton meter both measure torque. As a quick reference, 1 kgf·m equals 0.00980665 kN·m, and 1 kN·m equals 101.97162 kgf·m.
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Kilonewton Meter (kN·m)
0.00980665
1 kgf·m = 0.00980665 kN·m
Torque conversion table
| Kilogram-force Meter | Kilonewton Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.000980665 |
| 0.5 | 0.004903325 |
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 |
| 3 | 0.02941995 |
| 5 | 0.04903325 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 20 | 0.196133 |
| 25 | 0.24516625 |
| 50 | 0.4903325 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 1,000 | 9.80665 |
How to convert Kilogram-force Meter to Kilonewton Meter
Multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 0.00980665 to get kilonewton meters.
- Enter the number of kilogram-force meters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilonewton meters.
- Worked example: 15 kgf·m × 0.00980665 = 0.14709975 kN·m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilonewton meter to kilogram-force meter).
About these units
Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
- Definition
- A kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a metric-gravitational torque unit of about 9.807 N·m.
- History
- It was common in older metric engineering before the newton meter.
- Current use
- It still appears in some automotive and machinery torque specifications.
Kilonewton Meter (kN·m)
- Definition
- A kilonewton meter (kN·m) is 1,000 newton meters, used for large torques and bending moments.
- History
- It scales the newton meter for heavy engineering.
- Current use
- It expresses structural bending moments and heavy-machinery torque.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilonewton meters are in a kilogram-force meter?
There are 0.00980665 kN·m in 1 kgf·m. To convert, multiply the number of kilogram-force meters by 0.00980665.
How do I convert kilogram-force meters to kilonewton meters?
Multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 0.00980665 to get kilonewton meters. For example, 10 kgf·m = 0.0980665 kN·m.
Is this kilogram-force meter-to-kilonewton meter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilogram-force Meter to other torque units
| Unit | 1 Kilogram-force Meter equals |
|---|---|
| Newton Meter (N·m) | 9.80665 N·m |
| Newton Centimeter (N·cm) | 980.665 N·cm |
| Kilonewton Meter (kN·m) | 0.00980665 kN·m |
| Pound-foot (lbf·ft) | 7.2330139 lbf·ft |
| Pound-inch (lbf·in) | 86.796166 lbf·in |