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Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m)

One kilogram-force acting at one meter: exactly 9.80665 N·m.

What is a kilogram-force meter?

Symbol
kgf·m
Quantity
Torque
Unit system
metric
Definition
One kilogram-force acting at one meter: exactly 9.80665 N·m.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8

Common applications

Found in older car specifications and in engineering in some countries that used gravitational metric units.

Kilogram-force meter in other torque units

Kilogram-force meter quick reference

Kilogram-force meter in other units
Kilogram-force meterNewton meterPound-force footKilonewton meter
1 kgf·m= 9.80665 N·m≈ 7.233013851 lbf·ft= 0.00980665 kN·m
10 kgf·m= 98.0665 N·m≈ 72.33013851 lbf·ft= 0.0980665 kN·m
100 kgf·m= 980.665 N·m≈ 723.3013851 lbf·ft= 0.980665 kN·m
1000 kgf·m= 9806.65 N·m≈ 7233.013851 lbf·ft= 9.80665 kN·m

Where the kilogram-force meter fits

The next smaller torque unit is the pound-force foot (lbf·ft). 1 kgf·m ≈ 7.233013851 lbf·ft, and 1 lbf·ft = 0.138254954376 kgf·m.

The next larger torque unit is the kilonewton meter (kN·m). 1 kgf·m = 0.00980665 kN·m, and 1 kN·m ≈ 101.9716213 kgf·m.

Frequently asked questions

How many newton meters are in one kilogram-force meter?
One kilogram-force meter = 9.80665 N·m (newton meters).
How many pound-force feet are in one kilogram-force meter?
One kilogram-force meter ≈ 7.233013851 lbf·ft (pound-force feet).
How many kilonewton meters are in one kilogram-force meter?
One kilogram-force meter = 0.00980665 kN·m (kilonewton meters).