Dyne Meter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Dyne Meter and Kilogram-Force Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Dyne Meter

dyn·m

To Kilogram-Force Centimeter

kgf·cm

How to Convert Dyne Meter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 dyn·m = 0 kgf·cm

1 kgf·cm = 9806.65 dyn·m

Example

Convert 15 dyn·m to kgf·cm:

15 dyn·m = 15 × 0 kgf·cm = 0.002 kgf·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Dyne Meter

dyn·m

Definition

The dyne meter (dyn·m) is a CGS unit of torque, equal to 1.0E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one dyne is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, which was widely used in scientific applications before the adoption of the SI system. It provided a smaller base unit for torque measurements in scientific research.

Current Use

Still found in some scientific literature and specialized research applications, particularly in physics and chemistry where CGS units are maintained for consistency with historical data and calculations.

Multiplier

Offset

Kilogram-Force Centimeter

kgf·cm

Definition

The kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 0.0980665 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one kilogram-force applied at one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the technical system of units for smaller torque measurements. It provided a practical unit for centimeter-scale applications in engineering and manufacturing.

Current Use

Still found in some industrial contexts and older technical specifications, particularly in countries with a history of using gravitational metric units for engineering applications.

Multiplier

0.098

Offset