Newton Meter Calculator
Convert between newton-meters and other torque units with precision
Follow these simple steps to convert between torque units:
- Enter the torque value you want to convert
- Select the unit you're converting from
- Click the “Convert” button
- View the converted values in all other units
The calculator will automatically show conversions to all available units, making it easy to find the exact conversion you need.
The calculator supports several systems of torque measurement:
SI Units
- Newton-meters (N⋅m) - base SI unit
- Kilonewton-meters (kN⋅m)
- Dyne-centimeters (dyn⋅cm) - CGS unit
Imperial/US Units
- Foot-pounds (ft⋅lb)
- Inch-pounds (in⋅lb)
Gravitational Units
- Kilogram-force meters (kgf⋅m)
- Gram-force meters (gf⋅m)
Common torque conversion factors:
- 1 newton-meter = 0.737562 foot-pounds
- 1 newton-meter = 8.85074 inch-pounds
- 1 newton-meter = 0.101972 kilogram-force meters
- 1 newton-meter = 10,000,000 dyne-centimeters
- 1 kilonewton-meter = 737.562 foot-pounds
- 1 foot-pound = 1.35582 newton-meters
This torque converter is useful for:
- Engineering design calculations
- Automotive maintenance and repair
- Industrial machinery specifications
- Scientific research
- Manufacturing processes
- Quality control testing
- International standards compliance
Why is the newton-meter the standard unit for torque?
The newton-meter is the SI unit for torque, making it the international standard. It's derived from the basic SI units of force (newton) and distance (meter), making it consistent with the broader SI system.
What's the difference between energy and torque units?
While both energy and torque can use newton-meters as units, they're different quantities. Torque is a rotational force, while energy is the capacity to do work. The context determines how the unit is interpreted.
How accurate are these conversions?
The conversions use precise physical constants and are accurate to six decimal places, which is more than sufficient for most practical applications. The calculations follow internationally recognized conversion factors.