Torque Converter
Convert torque among N·m, kN·m, kgf·m, lbf·ft, and lbf·in using N·m as the reference.
How to use
- Enter the torque and select the exact specification units among N·m, kN·m, kgf·m, lbf·ft, and lbf·in.
Capabilities and scope
Convert moment-of-force units used around rotating shafts while keeping torque conceptually distinct from energy even though both can share N·m dimensions.
How it works
Factors include kgf·m=9.80665 N·m, lbf·ft≈1.3558179483 N·m, and lbf·in≈0.112984829 N·m.
Example
100 N·m is about 73.7562 lbf·ft.
Useful for
- Compare automotive torque in N·m and lbf·ft
- Convert kgf·m specifications to SI
- Translate small lbf·in fastener values
Before you use it
- It only changes torque units; it does not calculate torque from force and lever arm.
- A numerical N·m value should not be reinterpreted as joules without changing the physical quantity.
Standards and references
Frequently asked questions
Are N·m and J the same thing?
They share dimensions, but torque and energy are different physical quantities and must be interpreted by context.