Conversion Formula
$$\tau_{\text{kN·m}} = \tau_{\text{kip·ft}} \times 1.35582$$
Multiply the moment in kip-feet by 1.35582 to get kilonewton-meters.
kip·ft to kN·m Conversion Table
| Kip-foot (kip·ft) | Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.135582 |
| 0.5 | 0.677909 |
| 1 | 1.35582 |
| 2 | 2.71164 |
| 5 | 6.77909 |
| 10 | 13.5582 |
| 25 | 33.8954 |
| 50 | 67.7909 |
| 100 | 135.582 |
| 250 | 338.954 |
| 500 | 677.909 |
| 1,000 | 1,355.82 |
kip·ft to kN·m in Engineering
Torque conversions are essential for mechanical design, automotive engineering, fastener specifications, and rotating machinery. US engineers use ft-lbf and in-lbf while international standards use N-m.
Kip-foot: Standard unit for structural bending moments in US practice. Used in AISC and ACI design calculations.
Kilonewton-meter: Used for large structural moments and heavy machinery torque specifications.