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Torque units
Torque is rotational force. It shares dimensions with energy but describes something different, so it has its own units: the newton-meter, and pound-foot in the US.
| Unit | Symbol | In newton-meters | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-meter | N·m | 1 N·m | |
| Kilonewton-meter | kN·m | 1,000 N·m | |
| Pound-foot | lb·ft | 1.355817948 N·m | |
| Pound-inch | lb·in | 0.112984829 N·m | |
| Kilogram-force meter | kgf·m | 9.80665 N·m |
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The smart calculator does arithmetic across torque units and picks a sensible unit for the answer. Try 300 N·m to lb·ft.
Questions and answers
Which torque units can I convert?
All 5: newton-meters, kilonewton-meters, pound-feet, pound-inches, kilogram-force meters.
What is the SI unit of torque?
This converter uses the newton-meter (N·m) as its base unit. Torque is rotational force. It shares dimensions with energy but describes something different, so it has its own units: the newton-meter, and pound-foot in the US.
How precise are the results?
Factors are the exact legal definitions where one exists (an inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a pound exactly 0.45359237 kg). Results show 10 significant digits by default; the precision menu offers 4 to 15.
Does the torque converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.