Torque Converter
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Enter a value and select the units to convert between newton-meters, pound-feet, and pound-inches.
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Common Torque Reference Points
Here are some common torque values in Newton-meter (N·m), Pound-foot (ft·lbf) (lb·ft), and Pound-inch (in·lbf) (lb·in). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Description | Newton-meter (N·m) | Pound-foot (ft·lbf) (lb·ft) | Pound-inch (in·lbf) (lb·in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle stem bolt (5 N·m) | 5 | 3.68781 | 44.25373 |
| Spark plug torque (25 N·m) | 25 | 18.43905 | 221.26864 |
| 100 N·m automotive wheel lug | 100 | 73.75621 | 885.07458 |
| Passenger car engine peak (250 N·m) | 250 | 184.39054 | 2,212.68645 |
| Heavy-duty truck diesel (1,000 N·m) | 1,000 | 737.56215 | 8,850.74579 |
Torque Conversion Formulas
Use the following formulas to convert between newton-meters, pound-feet, and pound-inches.
1 pound-foot (ft·lbf) equals 12 pound-inches (in·lbf) or approximately 1.355818 Newton-meters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All Torque Conversion Calculators (8)
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Category Conversion Matrix
Simultaneous comparison of 11 units in this category
Torque Unit Definitions & Symbols
Newton-meter (N·m)
SICoherent SI unit of rotational torque.
Newton-centimeter (N·cm)
METRICEqual to 0.01 N·m.
Newton-millimeter (N·mm)
METRICEqual to 0.001 N·m.
Kilonewton-meter (kN·m)
METRICEqual to 1,000 N·m.
Pound-foot (ft·lbf) (lb·ft)
IMPERIALEqual to 1.355818 N·m.
Pound-inch (in·lbf) (lb·in)
IMPERIAL1/12 of a pound-foot (0.112985 N·m).
Ounce-inch (ozf·in) (oz·in)
IMPERIAL1/16 of a pound-inch (0.0070616 N·m).
Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
METRICEqual to 9.80665 N·m.
Kilogram-force Centimeter (kgf·cm)
METRICEqual to 0.0980665 N·m, common for RC servos.
Kilogram-force Millimeter (kgf·mm)
METRICEqual to 0.00980665 N·m.
Gram-force Millimeter (gf·mm)
METRICEqual to 9.80665×10⁻⁶ N·m.
References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Moment of Force & Torque))·Torque Metrology Standards — Newton-meter (N·m), Newton-centimeter (N·cm) & Newton-millimeter (N·mm)
- [2]NIST App. B.8 ReferenceNIST App. B.8 (NIST SP 811 Alphabetical Conversion Factors)·International Reference Specification for Torque & Rotational Moment
- [3]BIPM TablesBIPM (Mechanics & Rotational Work (N·m))·Official Torque Conversion Factors & Rounding Rules