Kilogram-Force Millimeter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

kgf·mm
kgf·cm

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

Conversion Formula

1 kgf·mm = 0.1 kgf·cm
1 kgf·cm = 10 kgf·mm

Example

Convert 15 kgf·mm to kgf·cm:

15 kgf·mm = 15 × 0.1 kgf·cm = 1.5 kgf·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

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

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

Kilogram-Force Millimeter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force Millimeter [kgf·mm] Kilogram-Force Centimeter [kgf·cm]
1 kgf·mm 0.1 kgf·cm
10 kgf·mm 1 kgf·cm
25 kgf·mm 2.5 kgf·cm
50 kgf·mm 5 kgf·cm
100 kgf·mm 10 kgf·cm
0 kgf·mm 0E+0 kgf·cm
-10 kgf·mm -1 kgf·cm
-40 kgf·mm -4 kgf·cm