Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

kgf·cm
gf·cm

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

Conversion Formula

1 kgf·cm = 1000 gf·cm
1 gf·cm = 0.001 kgf·cm

Example

Convert 15 kgf·cm to gf·cm:

15 kgf·cm = 15 × 1000 gf·cm = 15000 gf·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

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 Centimeter to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force Centimeter [kgf·cm] Gram-Force Centimeter [gf·cm]
1 kgf·cm 1000 gf·cm
10 kgf·cm 10000 gf·cm
25 kgf·cm 25000 gf·cm
50 kgf·cm 50000 gf·cm
100 kgf·cm 100000 gf·cm
0 kgf·cm 0E+0 gf·cm
-10 kgf·cm -10000 gf·cm
-40 kgf·cm -40000 gf·cm