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Torque Converter
Convert between newton meters, pound-feet, kilogram-force meters, and other torque units for mechanical engineering.
Universal Torque Converter
About torque conversions
Torque conversions are essential in automotive engineering, mechanical design, bicycle and motorcycle specifications, robotics, and assembly tool ratings. Our torque converter covers SI units such as newton-meters and kilonewton-meters, plus metric units like kilogram-force meter, gram-force centimeter, and dyne-centimeter. It also includes Imperial and US customary units such as pound-force foot, pound-force inch, ounce-force inch, and kip-force inch. Whether you are tightening bolts, specifying engine output, or selecting a torque wrench, this converter provides accurate, standards-based results.
Most popular torque conversions
Available units
Popular torque conversions (240 total)
Unit definitions
Newton Meter (N·m)
SI torque unit. 1 N·m is the torque from 1N at 1m lever arm.
Origin: SI standard for torque.
Current use: Engineering, Mechanics, Motors
Kilonewton Meter (kN·m)
1000 N·m. Used for heavy machinery.
Origin: Large torque applications.
Current use: Construction equipment, Heavy machinery, Ship building
Meganewton Meter (MN·m)
1 million N·m. Massive torque.
Origin: Very large engineering.
Current use: Tunnel boring, Giant cranes, Offshore
Millinewton Meter (mN·m)
Small torque for precision instruments.
Origin: Precision engineering.
Current use: Electronics, Small motors, Instrumentation
Micronewton Meter (µN·m)
Very small torque for micro-devices.
Origin: Micro-electromechanical systems.
Current use: MEMS, Microelectronics, Nanotechnology
Dyne Centimeter (dyn·cm)
CGS torque unit. 1 dyn·cm = 0.1 µN·m.
Origin: CGS system.
Current use: Physics, Small mechanisms, Historical use
Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
Torque from 1 kgf at 1m lever arm. About 9.8 N·m.
Origin: Used in European engineering.
Current use: German engineering, Torque wrenches, Mechanical
Gram-force Centimeter (gf·cm)
Small torque in CGS units.
Origin: Small mechanical work.
Current use: Watchmaking, Small motors, Precision instruments
Ounce-force Inch (ozf·in)
Small torque in US units. 1 ozf·in = 0.007 N·m.
Origin: Small mechanical torque.
Current use: Model aircraft, RC vehicles, Small motors
Pound-force Foot (lbf·ft)
US torque unit. 1 lbf·ft = 1.356 N·m. Common for car engines.
Origin: Standard US torque unit.
Current use: Car engines, US machinery, Bolts
Pound-force Inch (lbf·in)
Small torque. 1 lbf·in = 0.113 N·m.
Origin: Small fasteners.
Current use: Small bolts, Electronics, Model building
Poundal Foot (pdl·ft)
FPS torque unit using poundal. 1 pdl·ft = 0.042 N·m.
Origin: English FPS system.
Current use: US physics, Older engineering, Education
Kip-force Inch (kipf·in)
1000 lbf·in. Heavy torque.
Origin: Structural engineering.
Current use: Steel structures, Bridges, Heavy construction
Kip-force Foot (kipf·ft)
1000 lbf·ft. Very heavy torque.
Origin: Heavy structural work.
Current use: Bridge construction, Heavy machinery, Structural steel
Foot-pound-force (ft·lbf)
Same as lbf-ft. Imperial torque unit.
Origin: Same as lbf-ft.
Current use: Machinery, Engines, Torque specifications
Inch-pound-force (in·lbf)
Small torque. 1 in·lbf = 0.113 N·m. Common for small fasteners.
Origin: US mechanical engineering.
Current use: Small bolts, Electronics, Model building
Common uses for torque conversions
Torque conversions are used for engine specifications, bolt tightening, torque wrench settings, bicycle components, robotics, and mechanical assembly.
Frequently asked questions about torque
How many pound-feet are in 1 newton-meter?+
1 newton-meter equals approximately 0.737562 pound-feet.
What is the difference between torque and force?+
Force is a push or pull. Torque is a twisting force that causes rotation, equal to force multiplied by distance from the pivot.
Which torque units does this converter support?+
It supports SI, metric, CGS, Imperial, and US customary torque units — over 15 in total.