Torque Unit Converter

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.

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Torque Conversion Table

N·mkN·mft·lbfin·lbfkgf·mkip·ft
10.0010.737568.85070.101970.00073756
50.0053.687844.2540.509860.0036878
100.017.375688.5071.01970.0073756
250.02518.439221.272.54930.018439
500.0536.878442.545.09860.036878
1000.173.756885.0710.1970.073756
2500.25184.392,212.725.4930.18439
5000.5368.784,425.450.9860.36878
1,0001737.568,850.7101.970.73756

Torque Units

N·m Newton-meter SI

SI unit of torque. Used internationally for engine specifications, fastener torque, and mechanical design.

kN·m Kilonewton-meter SI

Used for large structural moments and heavy machinery torque specifications.

ft·lbf Foot-pound US

Primary US customary torque unit. Used for engine torque, structural moments, and bolt torque specifications.

in·lbf Inch-pound US

Used for smaller fastener torque specifications, instrument calibration, and precision assembly.

kgf·m Kilogram-force Meter Metric

Metric gravitational torque unit. Common in older automotive and machinery specifications.

kgf·cm Kilogram-force Centimeter Metric

Used for servo motor torque ratings and small mechanical components.

ozf·in Ounce-force Inch US

Used for very small torque measurements in instrumentation and micro-mechanical devices.

dyn·cm Dyne-centimeter Metric

CGS unit of torque. Used in some scientific and rheological applications.

ozf·ft Ounce-force Foot US

Used for small motor and actuator torque specifications.

kip·ft Kip-foot US

Standard unit for structural bending moments in US practice. Used in AISC and ACI design calculations.

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