Gram-Force Meter to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Gram-Force Meter and Gram-Force Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Gram-Force Meter

gf·m

To Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

How to Convert Gram-Force Meter to Gram-Force Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 gf·m = 100 gf·cm

1 gf·cm = 0.01 gf·m

Example

Convert 15 gf·m to gf·cm:

15 gf·m = 15 × 100 gf·cm = 1500 gf·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Gram-Force Meter

gf·m

Definition

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

History/Origin

This unit was part of the technical system of units, used for smaller torque measurements in scientific and engineering applications. It provided a practical unit for gram-scale force applications.

Current Use

Still found in some specialized scientific instruments and laboratory equipment where gram-force measurements are more practical than kilogram-force measurements for small-scale applications.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

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

Offset