Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Millimeter Conversion

Convert between Gram-Force Centimeter and Kilogram-Force Millimeter quickly and accurately.

gf·cm
kgf·mm

How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Millimeter

Conversion Formula

1 gf·cm = 0.01 kgf·mm
1 kgf·mm = 100 gf·cm

Example

Convert 15 gf·cm to kgf·mm:

15 gf·cm = 15 × 0.01 kgf·mm = 0.15 kgf·mm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

Definition

The gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 9.80665E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one gram-force applied at one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS and technical systems for small-scale torque measurements in precision instruments and laboratory equipment. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical work.

Current Use

Found in some specialized scientific instruments, older technical literature, and in fields where CGS or technical units are maintained for consistency with historical data and measurements.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Kilogram-Force Millimeter

kgf·mm

Definition

The kilogram-force millimeter (kgf·mm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 0.00980665 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one kilogram-force applied at one millimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was used in the technical system of units for very precise torque measurements at millimeter scales. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical adjustments and precision work.

Current Use

Primarily found in older technical specifications and some specialized manufacturing applications where millimeter-scale precision is required and gravitational metric units are maintained.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Millimeter Conversion Table

Gram-Force Centimeter [gf·cm] Kilogram-Force Millimeter [kgf·mm]
1 gf·cm 0.01 kgf·mm
10 gf·cm 0.1 kgf·mm
25 gf·cm 0.25 kgf·mm
50 gf·cm 0.5 kgf·mm
100 gf·cm 1 kgf·mm
0 gf·cm 0E+0 kgf·mm
-10 gf·cm -0.1 kgf·mm
-40 gf·cm -0.4 kgf·mm