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.