Torque conversion
1 kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) equals 0.00980665 kilonewton-meter (kN·m). Enter any value below to convert from kgf·m to kN·m.
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1 kgf·m = 0.00980665 kN·m
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Newton-meter N·m | 9.80665 |
| Kilonewton-meter kN·m | 0.00980665 |
| Newton-centimeter N·cm | 980.665 |
| Pound-foot lbf·ft | 7.2330138512 |
| Pound-inch lbf·in | 86.7961662145 |
| Kilogram-force meter kgf·m | 1 |
| Ounce-force inch ozf·in | 1,388.7386594323 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 kgf·m = 0.0196133 kN·m.
Factors use exact international length definitions and conventional standard gravity for force-based units.
Quick reference
| Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) | Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.000980665 |
| 1 | 0.00980665 |
| 2 | 0.0196133 |
| 5 | 0.04903325 |
| 10 | 0.0980665 |
| 25 | 0.24516625 |
| 50 | 0.4903325 |
| 100 | 0.980665 |
| 1,000 | 9.80665 |
From unit
One kilogram-force acting at one meter.
Symbol: kgf·m
To unit
One thousand newton-meters.
Symbol: kN·m
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Source
Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Torque and moment of force. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula kN·m = kgf·m x 0.00980665. 1 kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) equals 0.00980665 kilonewton-meter (kN·m).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.
