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Newton Meter Converter

Convert torque between newton-meters, foot-pounds, inch-pounds, dyne-centimeters, and more.

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Newton Meter Torque Converter

The Newton Meter Converter converts torque between newton-meters (N·m) and other common units including pound-feet (lb·ft), pound-inches (lb·in), kilogram-force meters (kgf·m), kilonewton-meters (kN·m), and dyne-centimeters (dyn·cm). Torque measures rotational force applied at a distance from a pivot. Related: Inch Lbs to N·m Converter, Torque Calculator, and Inch Pounds to Foot Pounds Converter.

Conversion Formulas

All conversions use newton-meters as the base unit:

$$N\cdot m = \frac{\text{input value}}{\text{unit factor}}$$

$$\text{target unit} = N\cdot m \times \text{unit factor}$$

Common factors from N·m:

$$1\,N\cdot m = 0.737562\,lb\cdot ft$$

$$1\,N\cdot m = 8.85075\,lb\cdot in$$

$$1\,N\cdot m = 0.101972\,kgf\cdot m$$

$$1\,N\cdot m = 0.001\,kN\cdot m$$

$$1\,N\cdot m = 10^7\,dyn\cdot cm$$

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lb·ft are in 1 N·m?

One newton-meter equals approximately 0.737562 pound-feet. To convert N·m to lb·ft, multiply by 0.737562.

How do I convert lb·ft to N·m?

Divide pound-feet by 0.737562. For example, 10 lb·ft ÷ 0.737562 ≈ 13.56 N·m.

What is the difference between lb·ft and lb·in?

Both measure torque in the imperial system. One pound-foot equals 12 pound-inches. Pound-inches are used for smaller fasteners and precision specs.

How many N·m are in 1 kgf·m?

One kilogram-force meter equals approximately 9.80665 N·m. Conversely, 1 N·m ≈ 0.101972 kgf·m.

When should I use kN·m instead of N·m?

Kilonewton-meters are used for large industrial torque values such as wind turbines, heavy machinery, and structural bolting. One kN·m equals 1,000 N·m.

What is a dyne-centimeter?

A dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) is a CGS unit of torque used in physics and small-scale experiments. One N·m equals 10 million dyne-centimeters.