- Enter Torque — Type any numeric value.
- Select Units — Choose from 8 torque units: N·m, kN·m, ft·lbf, in·lbf, kgf·m, kgf·cm, dyn·cm, in·ozf.
- See Results — Real-time conversion with all equivalents.
- Copy — Click 'Copy' to copy result.
Torque Converter — Convert Between Torque Units
The Torque Converter is a free, instant-use tool for converting between 8 torque and rotational force units. Whether you're working on automotive specifications, tightening bolts to spec, analyzing mechanical systems, or doing physics calculations, this tool provides accurate real-time conversions.
All calculations run entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
Supported Units
- Newton-meter (N·m) — The SI unit of torque. Used worldwide in automotive specifications, engineering, and physics. A force of one newton applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the axis of rotation.
- Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) — 1,000 N·m. Used for large-scale industrial torque such as wind turbine shafts, large bolted connections, and heavy machinery.
- Foot-pound force (ft·lbf) — The primary imperial torque unit used in the US for automotive specs, bolt torque, and mechanical engineering. 1 ft·lbf = 1.3558 N·m.
- Inch-pound force (in·lbf) — 1/12 of a foot-pound. Used for smaller fasteners, precision instruments, and electronic equipment. 1 in·lbf = 0.1130 N·m.
- Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) — A gravitational metric unit. 1 kgf·m = 9.807 N·m. Still used in some Asian automotive markets and older European specifications.
- Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) — 1/100 of kgf·m. Used for small motors, servo specifications, and precision applications.
- Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) — The CGS unit of torque. 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁷ N·m. Used in some scientific contexts.
- Inch-ounce force (in·ozf) — Used for very small torque values like watch mechanisms, electronic connectors, and micro-fasteners.
Key Conversion Factors
- 1 N·m = 0.7376 ft·lbf = 8.851 in·lbf = 0.10197 kgf·m
- 1 ft·lbf = 1.3558 N·m = 12 in·lbf = 0.1383 kgf·m
- 1 kgf·m = 9.807 N·m = 7.233 ft·lbf
Features
- 8 Units — Covers SI, imperial, gravitational metric, and CGS units.
- Real-Time — Instant conversion as you type.
- All-Unit View — See all 7 equivalents simultaneously.
- Swap & Copy — Quick direction swap and clipboard copy.
Common Use Cases
- Automotive — Convert engine torque between N·m and ft·lbf for car specs.
- Mechanical — Determine proper bolt torque in the correct unit system.
- Robotics — Convert servo motor torque specs between kgf·cm and N·m.
- Physics — Convert between SI and CGS torque units.
Privacy
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