Stress
N/cm²tokgf/cm²
Convert newtons per square centimetre (stress) (N/cm²) to kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress) (kgf/cm²).
Factor1 N/cm² = 0.1019716 kgf/cm²
Converter
N/cm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kgf/cm²
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kgf/cm² = N/cm² × 0.1019716
Multiply any value in newtons per square centimetre (stress) by 0.1019716 to obtain the value in kilograms-force per square centimetre (stress).
Worked example
Convert 10 N/cm² to kgf/cm².
- 01Start with 10 N/cm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 0.1019716 = 1.01972 kgf/cm².
Result10 N/cm² = 1.01972 kgf/cm²
Conversion table
| N/cm² | kgf/cm² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.10197 |
| 2 | 0.20394 |
| 5 | 0.50986 |
| 10 | 1.0197 |
| 20 | 2.0394 |
| 50 | 5.0986 |
| 100 | 10.197 |
| 200 | 20.394 |
| 500 | 50.986 |
| 1000 | 101.97 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from N/cm² to kgf/cm²?
1 N/cm² equals 0.1019716 kgf/cm². To convert, multiply the value in newtons per square centimetre (stress) by 0.1019716.
How do I convert 1 N/cm² to kgf/cm²?
1 N/cm² = 0.101972 kgf/cm². For any value, multiply by 0.1019716.
How do I convert kgf/cm² back to N/cm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 9.80665. So 1 kgf/cm² = 9.80665 N/cm².
When would I need to convert newton per square centimetre (stress) to kilogram-force per square centimetre (stress)?
Stress conversions between N/cm² and kgf/cm² are routine in mechanics-of-materials work: yield, ultimate and allowable-stress specification, Young's-modulus tables and structural-design code calculations. MPa and N/mm² dominate ISO and European datasheets, psi and ksi dominate US structural codes, and kgf/cm² and kgf/mm² appear in legacy JIS and heavy-engineering documentation. Stress is the same physical dimension as pressure but a different engineering quantity — this category is mechanics-of-materials, not process pressure.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
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