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What is a Torque Converter?
A torque converter is a tool that converts between different units of torque (rotational force) such as newton-meters, pound-feet, and kilogram-force meters. It is essential for automotive engineering, mechanical design, and fastener specifications.
How to Convert Torque Units
Select the unit you want to convert from and the unit you want to convert to using the dropdown menus. Enter your value in the input field and the converter will instantly calculate the equivalent value in your target unit.
Torque Conversion Formulas
History of Torque Measurement
Torque measurement became standardized with the development of the metric system in the 18th century. The newton-meter was adopted as the SI unit of torque, while pound-foot remains common in the United States for automotive and construction applications.
About This Torque Converter
This torque converter supports 14 units including newton-meter, kilonewton-meter, pound-force foot, pound-force inch, kilogram-force meter, ounce-force inch, dyne centimeter, and gram-force variants. It handles both SI and imperial torque units.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert newton-meters to pound-feet?
Multiply the newton-meter value by 0.7376 to get pound-feet. For example, 100 N·m = 100 × 0.7376 = 73.76 lb·ft.
What is the difference between torque and force?
Force is a push or pull in a straight line, measured in newtons. Torque is a rotational force (force applied at a distance from a pivot point), measured in newton-meters. Torque = Force × Distance from pivot.
What unit is torque measured in?
The SI unit of torque is the newton-meter (N·m). In the US, pound-foot (lb·ft) is commonly used. Other units include kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) and dyne-centimeter.
Why are torque specs important for cars?
Torque specifications ensure bolts are tightened to the correct force, preventing both under-tightening (which can cause loosening) and over-tightening (which can strip threads or crack components).
Is pound-foot the same as foot-pound?
In common usage they are often used interchangeably for torque. Technically, pound-foot (lb·ft) is the correct term for torque, while foot-pound (ft·lb) is a unit of energy/work. However, many torque wrenches and manuals use ft·lb for torque.
Metric Conversion Factor Tables for Torque Converter
| Units to convert | Multiply By The Number | Convert as Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Newton meter (N*m) | 0.7375621 | Pound-force foot (lbf*ft) |
| Newton meter (N*m) | 8.8507457 | Pound-force inch (lbf*in) |
| Newton meter (N*m) | 0.1019716 | Kilogram-force meter (kgf*m) |
| Newton meter (N*m) | 1000 | Newton millimeter (N*mm) |
| Newton meter (N*m) | 100 | Newton centimeter (N*cm) |
| Newton meter (N*m) | 10000000 | Dyne meter (dyn*m) |
| Pound-force foot (lbf*ft) | 1.3558179 | Newton meter (N*m) |
| Pound-force foot (lbf*ft) | 12 | Pound-force inch (lbf*in) |
| Pound-force foot (lbf*ft) | 0.138255 | Kilogram-force meter (kgf*m) |
| Pound-force inch (lbf*in) | 0.1129848 | Newton meter (N*m) |
| Pound-force inch (lbf*in) | 0.0833333 | Pound-force foot (lbf*ft) |
| Kilogram-force meter (kgf*m) | 9.80665 | Newton meter (N*m) |
| Kilogram-force meter (kgf*m) | 7.2330139 | Pound-force foot (lbf*ft) |
| Kilonewton meter (kN*m) | 1000 | Newton meter (N*m) |
| Dyne centimeter (dyn*cm) | 1e-7 | Newton meter (N*m) |
Torqueconverters & it's abbreviations
| Unit | Abbreviation | Unit | Abbreviation | Unit | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| newton meter | N*m | kilonewton meter | kN*m | newton centimeter | N*cm |
| newton millimeter | N*mm | kilogram-force meter | kgf*m | gram-force meter | gf*m |
| gram-force centimeter | gf*cm | gram-force millimeter | gf*mm | pound-force foot | lbf*ft |
| pound-force inch | lbf*in | ounce-force inch | ozf*in | dyne centimeter | dyn*cm |
| dyne meter | dyn*m | dyne millimeter | dyn*mm |
Complete list of Torque conversion units and its conversion.
- 1 newton meter [N*m] = 0.7375621 pound-force foot [lbf*ft]
Nm to ft-lb → - 1 newton meter [N*m] = 8.8507457 pound-force inch [lbf*in]
Nm to lbf-in → - 1 newton meter [N*m] = 0.1019716 kilogram-force meter [kgf*m]
Nm to kgf-m →
- 1 newton meter [N*m] = 10000000 dyne centimeter [dyn*cm]
Nm to dyn-cm → - 1 pound-force foot [lbf*ft] = 1.3558179 newton meter [N*m]
ft-lb to Nm → - 1 pound-force foot [lbf*ft] = 12 pound-force inch [lbf*in]
lbf-ft to lbf-in →
- 1 kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] = 9.80665 newton meter [N*m]
kgf-m to Nm → - 1 kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] = 7.2330139 pound-force foot [lbf*ft]
kgf-m to ft-lb → - 1 kilonewton meter [kN*m] = 1000 newton meter [N*m]
kN-m to Nm →
- 1 ounce-force inch [ozf*in] = 0.00706155 newton meter [N*m]
ozf-in to Nm →
- 1 newton meter [N*m] = 1000 newton millimeter [N*mm]
Nm to N*mm → - 1 newton meter [N*m] = 100 newton centimeter [N*cm]
Nm to N*cm → - 1 newton meter [N*m] = 141.6119 ounce-force inch [ozf*in]
Nm to ozf-in →
- 1 pound-force foot [lbf*ft] = 0.1382550 kilogram-force meter [kgf*m]
ft-lb to kgf-m → - 1 pound-force inch [lbf*in] = 0.1129848 newton meter [N*m]
lbf-in to Nm → - 1 pound-force inch [lbf*in] = 0.0833333 pound-force foot [lbf*ft]
lbf-in to lbf-ft →
- 1 kilonewton meter [kN*m] = 737.5621 pound-force foot [lbf*ft]
kN-m to ft-lb → - 1 dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] = 1e-7 newton meter [N*m]
dyn-cm to Nm → - 1 gram-force meter [gf*m] = 0.00980665 newton meter [N*m]
gf-m to Nm →