How to convert newton metres to kilogram-force metres
One newton metre equals 0.101972 kilogram-force metres, so multiply the number of newton metres by 0.101972:
kgf·m = N·m × 0.101972
N·m = kgf·m ÷ 0.101972 (1 kgf·m = 9.8067 N·m)
Example: 10 N·m → 10 × 0.101972 = 1.0197 kgf·m.
Going the other way, divide by 0.101972, or multiply by 9.8067; the kilogram-force metres to newton metres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Newton metres | Kilogram-force metres | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 10 N·m | 1.0197 kgf·m | 10 N·m |
| 25 N·m | 2.5493 kgf·m | a spark plug, roughly |
| 100 N·m | 10.1972 kgf·m | a car wheel nut, roughly |
When you need this conversion
Divide N·m by 9.807 to get kgf·m. Some torque wrenches sold in Asia show both scales.
Newton metre to kilogram-force metre conversion table
| N·m | kgf·m | N·m | kgf·m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 N·m | 0.509858 kgf·m | 55 N·m | 5.6084 kgf·m |
| 10 N·m | 1.0197 kgf·m | 60 N·m | 6.1183 kgf·m |
| 15 N·m | 1.5296 kgf·m | 65 N·m | 6.6282 kgf·m |
| 20 N·m | 2.0394 kgf·m | 70 N·m | 7.138 kgf·m |
| 25 N·m | 2.5493 kgf·m | 75 N·m | 7.6479 kgf·m |
| 30 N·m | 3.0592 kgf·m | 80 N·m | 8.1577 kgf·m |
| 35 N·m | 3.569 kgf·m | 85 N·m | 8.6676 kgf·m |
| 40 N·m | 4.0789 kgf·m | 90 N·m | 9.1775 kgf·m |
| 45 N·m | 4.5887 kgf·m | 95 N·m | 9.6873 kgf·m |
| 50 N·m | 5.0986 kgf·m | 100 N·m | 10.1972 kgf·m |
About the units
- Newton metre (N·m): the torque of 1 newton acting 1 metre from the axis.
- Kilogram-force metre (kgf·m): exactly 9.80665 N·m, still common in Japanese and Asian service manuals.
Both are units of torque. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram-force metres are in one newton metre?
One newton metre is 0.101972 kilogram-force metres. One kilogram-force metre is 9.8067 newton metres.
How do I convert newton metres to kilogram-force metres?
Multiply the value in newton metres by 0.101972. To go back, divide by 0.101972.
What is 10 N·m in kilogram-force metres?
10 N·m = 1.0197 kgf·m.
What is 25 N·m in kilogram-force metres?
25 N·m = 2.5493 kgf·m.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.