Convert Nm to kgf-m
newton meters to kilogram-force meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the Nm to kgf-m chart further down the page.
1 newton meter equals 0.101972 kilogram-force meters. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force meter = 9.80665 newton 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 Nm to kgf-m
To convert newton meters to kilogram-force meters, multiply the newton meter value by 0.1019716213. You can also divide by 9.80665 to get the same answer.
kgf·m = N·m × 0.1019716213
Worked example
Convert 15 N·m to kilogram-force meters:
15 N·m = 1.52957 kgf·m
Nm to kgf-m conversion chart
Use this Nm to kgf-m table for quick reference without typing anything.
| newton meters (N·m) | kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 N·m | 0.00101972 kgf·m |
| 0.1 N·m | 0.0101972 kgf·m |
| 1 N·m | 0.101972 kgf·m |
| 2 N·m | 0.203943 kgf·m |
| 3 N·m | 0.305915 kgf·m |
| 5 N·m | 0.509858 kgf·m |
| 10 N·m | 1.01972 kgf·m |
| 20 N·m | 2.03943 kgf·m |
| 50 N·m | 5.09858 kgf·m |
| 100 N·m | 10.1972 kgf·m |
| 1,000 N·m | 101.972 kgf·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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kgf-m are in a newton meter?
1 Nm equals 0.101972 kgf-m. Going the other way, 1 kgf-m is 9.80665 Nm.
How do you convert Nm to kgf-m?
To convert newton meters to kilogram-force meters, multiply the newton meter value by 0.1019716213. You can also divide by 9.80665 to get the same answer.
What is 10 Nm in kgf-m?
10 Nm equals 1.01972 kgf-m. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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