Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Gram-Force Meter Conversion

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

kgf·cm
gf·m

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

Conversion Formula

1 kgf·cm = 10 gf·m
1 gf·m = 0.1 kgf·cm

Example

Convert 15 kgf·cm to gf·m:

15 kgf·cm = 15 × 10 gf·m = 150 gf·m

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 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

0

Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Gram-Force Meter Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force Centimeter [kgf·cm] Gram-Force Meter [gf·m]
1 kgf·cm 10 gf·m
10 kgf·cm 100 gf·m
25 kgf·cm 250 gf·m
50 kgf·cm 500 gf·m
100 kgf·cm 1000 gf·m
0 kgf·cm 0E+0 gf·m
-10 kgf·cm -100 gf·m
-40 kgf·cm -400 gf·m