Convert Kilogram-force metres to Kilonewton metres
Convert Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m) to Kilonewton metres (kN·m) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kN·m = kgf·m × 0.00980665
About Kilogram-force metres
The kilogram-force metre (kgf·m) equals exactly 9.80665 N·m, used in pre-SI European and legacy Asian engineering. Soviet/Russian GOST standards, early JIS turbine and compressor specifications, and older DIN automotive standards listed torque in kgf·m. A car wheel bolt at 10 kgf·m ≈ 98.1 N·m. 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m = 100 kgf·cm ≈ 7.233 lbf·ft ≈ 86.80 lbf·in.
About Kilonewton metres
The kilonewton metre (kN·m) equals 1000 N·m, the standard unit for structural and civil engineering bending moments and large-machine torques. Steel beam connection bolts, industrial gearbox output shafts, ship propeller shaft flanges, and large AC induction motor ratings are specified in kN·m. Wind turbine mainshaft torques reach 1-10 MN·m. 1 kN·m = 1000 N·m ≈ 737.6 lbf·ft ≈ 0.7376 kip·ft ≈ 102.0 kgf·m.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m) | Kilonewton metres (kN·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf·m | 0.00980665 kN·m |
| 2 kgf·m | 0.0196133 kN·m |
| 5 kgf·m | 0.0490333 kN·m |
| 10 kgf·m | 0.0980665 kN·m |
| 25 kgf·m | 0.245166 kN·m |
| 50 kgf·m | 0.490333 kN·m |
| 100 kgf·m | 0.980665 kN·m |