Newton-Meters (Nm) Pound-Feet (lb-ft) Pound-Inches (lb-in) Kilograms-Meters (kg-m) Ounces-Inches (oz-in)
1 0.7376 8.8507 0.10197 141.6
2 1.4752 17.7015 0.20394 283.2
5 3.6881 44.1768 0.50985 708.0
10 7.3762 88.3537 1.0197 1416
20 14.7524 176.7074 2.0394 2832
50 36.8810 441.7685 5.0985 7080
100 73.7621 883.5370 10.197 14160
200 147.6242 1767.0740 20.394 28320
500 369.0605 4417.6850 50.985 70800

What is Torque?

Torque measures rotational force helpful in mechanics and engineering.

It quantifies the force applied to rotate an object around an axis, such as when using a wrench to tighten a bolt.

Common Units of Torque

Torque can be expressed in several units, each relevant to different contexts:

  • Newton-Meters (Nm): The standard SI unit for torque, commonly used in scientific and engineering applications.
  • Pound-Feet (lb-ft): Commonly used in the United States, especially in automotive and industrial contexts.
  • Pound-Inches (lb-in): Used for smaller scales or lower torque values, often seen in precision instruments.
  • Kilograms-Meters (kg-m): Used in some engineering contexts, particularly outside English-speaking countries.
  • Ounces-Inches (oz-in): Suitable for very small torque values, such as in precision machinery.

Using the Torque Conversion Chart

The torque conversion chart allows you to translate torque values between different units easily.

For example, if you have a torque measurement of 10 Newton-Meters, the chart shows that it is approximately 7.3762 Pound-Feet.

This helps when comparing specifications or working with equipment that uses different units.

Conversion Formulas

For manual conversions, you can use the following formulas:

  1. Newton-Meters to Pound-Feet:
    • Formula: lb-ft = Nm × 0.73756
  2. Pound-Feet to Newton-Meters:
    • Formula: Nm = lb-ft × 1.35582
  3. Pound-Inches to Newton-Meters:
    • Formula: Nm = lb-in × 0.113
  4. Newton-Meters to Pound-Inches:
    • Formula: lb-in = Nm × 8.8507
  5. Kilograms-Meters to Newton-Meters:
    • Formula: Nm = kg-m × 9.80665
  6. Newton-Meters to Kilograms-Meters:
    • Formula: kg-m = Nm × 0.10197
  7. Ounces-Inches to Newton-Meters:
    • Formula: Nm = oz-in × 0.00706
  8. Newton-Meters to Ounces-Inches:
    • Formula: oz-in = Nm × 141.6

These formulas are designed to convert between different torque units, making it easier to work with various systems and specifications.