# Torque Converter (Newton Meter Calculator) URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/conversion/torque-converter/ Last updated: 2026-10-25 > The torque converter converts torque between pound-feet, pound-inches, kilogram-force metres, kilogram-force centimetres, kilonewton-metres, ounce-inches and more. Choose any “from” and “to” unit, type a number into any field and every other unit updates instantly; all conversion factors are exact definitions. ## Inputs - From (N·m, kN·m, lbf·ft, lbf·in, kgf·m, kgf·cm, ozf·in, dyn·cm) ## Results - To - Pound-inches - Kilogram-force metres - Kilogram-force centimetres - Kilonewton-metres - Ounce-inches ## Formula ``` 1 N·m = 0.73756215 lbf·ft 1 N·m = 8.8507458 lbf·in 1 N·m = 0.10197162 kgf·m 1 N·m = 10.197162 kgf·cm 1 N·m = 0.001 kN·m ``` ## Explanation Torque specifications for wheel nuts, engine bolts and bicycle parts appear in newton-metres, pound-feet or pound-inches depending on the manual. Using the wrong unit can mean a bolt 12 times too tight or too loose, so double-check the unit on your wrench. ### How to use the Torque Converter - Pick the unit you are starting from in the **From** menu and type your value. - Pick the unit you want in the **To** menu. The heading changes to match – for example “Newton-meters to Pound-feet Converter”. - The most common torque units are shown below at the same time, so you can compare them at a glance. - Type into any result to convert backwards, then use **Copy results** – the copied text starts with the heading for your chosen units. Results update as you type. Everything is calculated in your browser. ### How it works Every torque unit is defined by an exact factor relative to the newton-metre (the base unit). The calculator first turns the value you type into newton-metres, then turns that into the unit you picked in the “To” menu and into each of the common units below it. This two-step method means any unit can be converted to any other – 8 units are available in each menu – and you can type into any field, including a result, to work in the other direction. Changing a unit menu keeps the quantity the same and just re-expresses it, and the page heading and copied results follow your choice. ### How to convert torque units - Choose the unit you have in the **From** menu and type the value, for example **100 N·m**. - Choose the unit you want in the **To** menu, for example pound-feet. The page heading changes to “Newton-meters to Pound-feet Converter”. - The calculator multiplies by the newton-metre factor of the “from” unit and divides by the factor of the “to” unit: 100 N·m × 1 ÷ 1.3558179 = **73.756215 lbf·ft**. ### 1 newton-metre in common units UnitValuePound-feet (lbf·ft)0.73756215Pound-inches (lbf·in)8.8507458Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m)0.10197162Kilogram-force centimetres (kgf·cm)10.197162Kilonewton-metres (kN·m)0.001Ounce-inches (ozf·in)141.61193 ### Newton-metres conversion table Newton-metreslbf·ftlbf·inkgf·mkgf·cm10.737562158.85074580.1019716210.19716253.687810744.2537290.5098581150.985811107.375621588.5074581.0197162101.971622518.439054221.268642.5492905254.929055036.878107442.537295.0985811509.8581110073.756215885.0745810.1971621,019.7162150110.634321,327.611915.2957431,529.5743200147.512431,770.149220.3943242,039.4324 ### What is a newton-metre? The newton-metre is the SI unit of torque: a force of one newton at a lever arm of one metre. Car and bicycle torque specifications use N·m. ### What is a pound-foot? The pound-foot (often written ft-lb) is the U.S. unit of torque, about 1.356 N·m. Wheel-nut and engine torque in U.S. manuals use it. ### What is a pound-inch? The pound-inch (in-lb) is 1/12 of a pound-foot, about 0.113 N·m, used for small fasteners and electrical terminals. ### Common mistakes to avoid Confusing ft-lb with in-lb (a factor of 12), and treating torque in n·m as energy in joules. ## Worked example Inputs — From: 100 N·m. Results — **To = 73.75621493 lbf·ft**; Pound-inches = 885.07457913 lbf·in; Kilogram-force metres = 10.19716213 kgf·m; Kilogram-force centimetres = 1,019.71621298 kgf·cm; Kilonewton-metres = 0.1 kN·m; Ounce-inches = 14,161.19326612 ozf·in. ## FAQ **How many lb-ft is 100 N·m?** About 73.76 lbf·ft. **How many in-lb in a ft-lb?** 12. **Is N·m torque the same as a joule?** They have the same dimensions, but torque is written N·m and energy J to avoid confusion. **How do I change the units?** Pick any unit in the From and To menus. The value is converted in place, and the heading changes to show your conversion, for example “Newton-meters to Pound-feet Converter”. **Can I type into any field?** Yes. Every field is editable, so you can start from whichever unit you have. **How many units can I convert between?** 8 torque units, from the everyday to the specialised. **Which units are exact?** All factors here are exact by definition except astronomical and similar reference values, which use internationally agreed constants. **What formula does the Torque Converter use?** 1 N·m = 0.73756215 lbf·ft. ## Sources - [NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811) - [NIST Handbook 44 Appendix C – General tables of units of measurement](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/nist-handbook-44-current-edition)