Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Dyne Centimeter Conversion

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

kgf·cm
dyn·cm

How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Dyne Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 kgf·cm = 980665 dyn·cm
1 dyn·cm = 0 kgf·cm

Example

Convert 15 kgf·cm to dyn·cm:

15 kgf·cm = 15 × 980665 dyn·cm = 14709975 dyn·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

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

0

Dyne Centimeter

dyn·cm

Definition

The dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a CGS unit of torque, equal to 1.0E-7 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one dyne is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS system for small-scale torque measurements in scientific applications. It provided a practical unit for laboratory measurements and scientific calculations.

Current Use

Primarily used in specialized scientific research and laboratory applications where CGS units are maintained for consistency with historical data and specific scientific protocols.

Multiplier

1E-7

Offset

0

Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force Centimeter [kgf·cm] Dyne Centimeter [dyn·cm]
1 kgf·cm 980665 dyn·cm
10 kgf·cm 9806650 dyn·cm
25 kgf·cm 24516625 dyn·cm
50 kgf·cm 49033250 dyn·cm
100 kgf·cm 98066500 dyn·cm
0 kgf·cm 0E+0 dyn·cm
-10 kgf·cm -9806650 dyn·cm
-40 kgf·cm -39226600 dyn·cm