kilogram force per meter to newton per meter
Convert kilogram force per meter (kgf/m) to newton per meter (N/m). Use an editable surface tension converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kgf/m = 9.80665 N/m
Conversion formula
One kilogram force per meter equals 9.80665 newton per meter. Multiply your value in kilogram force per meter by this factor to get newton per meter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilogram force per meter:5 × 9.80665 = 49.03325 N/m
Conversion table
| kilogram force per meter (kgf/m) | newton per meter (N/m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0980665 |
| 0.1 | 0.980665 |
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 5 | 49.03325 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 25 | 245.16625 |
| 50 | 490.3325 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 1000 | 9,806.65 |
About these measurements
Surface tension describes force per unit length along a liquid interface.
The base reference used here is the newton per meter. One kilogram force per meter is 9.80665 base units; one newton per meter is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert kgf/m to N/m?
Multiply the quantity in kgf/m by 9.80665. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the newton per meter to kilogram force per meter converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
