Understanding Torque Units and Conversions

Introduction

This guide explains the different torque units and how to convert between them.

Common Torque Units

  • Newton-meter (N⋅m):
    The SI unit of torque, representing the torque resulting from a force of one newton applied perpendicularly to a moment arm one meter long.

  • Pound-force foot (lb⋅ft):
    A unit of torque commonly used in the United States.

  • Pound-force inch (lb⋅in):
    A smaller unit of torque used in some applications.

  • Kilogram-force meter (kgf⋅m):
    A unit of torque based on the kilogram-force.

  • Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf⋅cm):
    A smaller unit of torque based on the kilogram-force.

  • Dyne centimeter (dyn⋅cm):
    A unit of torque in the CGS system.

  • Ounce-force inch (ozf⋅in):
    A small unit of torque used in precision applications.

Torque Conversions

  • 1 N⋅m = 0.737562149277 lb⋅ft
  • 1 N⋅m = 8.850745791327 lb⋅in
  • 1 N⋅m = 0.1019716212978 kgf⋅m
  • 1 N⋅m = 10.19716212978 kgf⋅cm
  • 1 N⋅m = 10000000 dyn⋅cm
  • 1 N⋅m = 141.6119322786 ozf⋅in

Understand torque units and conversions with this guide!

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