Convert kgf-m to Nm
Kilogram-force meters to newton meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the kgf-m to Nm chart further down the page.
1 kilogram-force meter equals 9.80665 newton meters. Going the other way, 1 newton meter = 0.1019716213 kilogram-force meters.
Note. Torque and energy share the same dimensions, so a newton metre and a joule are numerically identical — but they are not interchangeable in meaning. Keep torque figures in torque units.
How to convert kgf-m to Nm
To convert kilogram-force meters to newton meters, multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 9.80665. You can also divide by 0.1019716213 to get the same answer.
N·m = kgf·m × 9.80665
Worked example
Convert 15 kgf·m to newton meters:
15 kgf·m = 147.09975 N·m
kgf-m to Nm conversion chart
Use this kgf-m to Nm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) | newton meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf·m | 0.0980665 N·m |
| 0.1 kgf·m | 0.980665 N·m |
| 1 kgf·m | 9.80665 N·m |
| 2 kgf·m | 19.6133 N·m |
| 3 kgf·m | 29.41995 N·m |
| 5 kgf·m | 49.03325 N·m |
| 10 kgf·m | 98.0665 N·m |
| 20 kgf·m | 196.133 N·m |
| 50 kgf·m | 490.3325 N·m |
| 100 kgf·m | 980.665 N·m |
| 1,000 kgf·m | 9,806.65 N·m |
What is a kilogram-force meter?
A kilogram-force meter is 9.80665 Nm. Japanese and older European service manuals quote torque this way, often written kg-m.
What is a newton meter?
The newton meter is the SI unit of torque: one newton of force applied at one meter from the pivot. It is the unit on almost every metric torque wrench and vehicle service manual.
Frequently asked questions
How many Nm are in a kilogram-force meter?
1 kgf-m equals 9.80665 Nm. Going the other way, 1 Nm is 0.1019716213 kgf-m.
How do you convert kgf-m to Nm?
To convert kilogram-force meters to newton meters, multiply the kilogram-force meter value by 9.80665. You can also divide by 0.1019716213 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kgf-m in Nm?
10 kgf-m equals 98.0665 Nm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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