Convert kilogram-force meter to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Newton Meter
1 kgf*m = 9.80665 N*m
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to N*m:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 9.80665 N*m = 147.09975 N*m
Kilogram-Force Meter to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.
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.