Convert kilogram-force centimeter to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Newton Meter
1 kgf*cm = 0.0980665 N*m
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to N*m:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 0.0980665 N*m = 1.4709975 N*m
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.