What is the difference between lb-ft and ft-lb?

Pound-foot is commonly used when expressing torque. The notation ft-lb is also often seen informally, especially in automotive specifications.

Can I convert N·m to lb-in?

Yes. One Newton-meter is approximately equal to 8.850746 pound-force inches.

Is torque the same as horsepower?

No. Torque measures rotational effect while horsepower is a measure of power.

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Torque Unit Converter

Convert torque measurements between Newton-meters, pound-feet, pound-inches, kilogram-force meters and other popular units with fast and accurate results.

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Enter any torque value and choose your original and target units. The result updates automatically.

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0.737562 lb-ft

1 N·m = 0.737562 lb-ft

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Popular Torque Conversions

Quickly load some of the most commonly used torque conversion pairs.

Newton-meter to lb-ft 1 N·m = 0.737562 lb-ft

lb-ft to Newton-meter 1 lb-ft = 1.355818 N·m

Newton-meter to lb-in 1 N·m = 8.850746 lb-in

kgf·m to Newton-meter 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m

lb-in to Newton-meter 1 lb-in = 0.112985 N·m

kN·m to lb-ft 1 kN·m = 737.562 lb-ft

Why Use Our Torque Unit Converter?

Designed for quick everyday conversions as well as automotive, engineering and mechanical applications.

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Results update automatically whenever you change the value or selected torque units.

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Standard torque conversion factors are used for dependable metric and imperial conversions.

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Convert N·m, kN·m, lb-ft, lb-in, kgf·m, oz-in and several other torque units.

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What Is Torque?

Torque is a measure of the turning or rotational effect produced when a force is applied at a distance from a pivot or axis of rotation.

You experience torque whenever you tighten a bolt with a wrench, turn a steering wheel or use a lever to rotate an object.

What is a Newton-meter?

The Newton-meter (N·m) is the SI-derived unit commonly used to express torque. One Newton-meter represents a force of one newton applied perpendicular to a lever arm one meter long.

Torque vs Force

Force describes a push or pull, while torque describes the rotational effect of that force. The distance from the rotation point is therefore important when determining torque.

BASIC TORQUE RELATIONSHIP

τ = r × F × sin(θ)

τ Torque

r Lever arm distance

F Applied force

θ Angle between r and F

Common Torque Units

Reference values for popular torque measurements, expressed relative to one Newton-meter.

Torque Unit	Symbol	Equivalent in N·m
Newton-meter	N·m	1 N·m
Kilonewton-meter	kN·m	1,000 N·m
Newton-centimeter	N·cm	0.01 N·m
Newton-millimeter	N·mm	0.001 N·m
Pound-force foot	lb-ft	1.35581795 N·m
Pound-force inch	lb-in	0.11298483 N·m
Kilogram-force meter	kgf·m	9.80665 N·m
Kilogram-force centimeter	kgf·cm	0.0980665 N·m
Ounce-force inch	oz-in	0.00706155 N·m

Where Are Torque Conversions Used?

Torque specifications appear in many mechanical, engineering and technical applications.

Automotive Work

Convert wheel lug, engine component and fastener torque specifications between N·m and lb-ft.

Mechanical Engineering

Compare shaft, motor, gearbox and machinery torque values across different measurement systems.

Motorcycles & Bikes

Convert manufacturer tightening specifications when manuals use different torque units.

Industrial Machinery

Handle torque ratings for equipment, fasteners, motors and rotating industrial components.

Torque Wrenches

Convert a required tightening value to the unit displayed on your torque wrench.

Physics & Education

Quickly compare torque units while studying rotational mechanics, moments and force.

How to Use the Torque Converter

Convert torque measurements in three simple steps.

Enter Torque Value

Type the torque measurement you want to convert into the input field.

Select Units

Choose the original torque unit and the target measurement unit.

Get Your Result

The converted torque value and conversion ratio appear automatically.

Torque Unit Converter FAQs

Answers to common questions about torque measurements and torque unit conversions.

The SI-derived unit commonly used for torque is the Newton-meter (N·m). It represents a force of one newton applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the rotation point.

One Newton-meter is approximately equal to 0.737562 pound-force feet.

One pound-force foot is approximately equal to 1.35581795 Newton-meters.

Pound-foot is commonly used when expressing torque. Although ft-lb is often seen informally in automotive specifications, lb-ft is generally clearer when referring specifically to torque.

Yes. Select Newton-meter as the source unit and pound-force inch as the target unit. One N·m is approximately equal to 8.850746 lb-in.

No. Torque measures rotational force, while horsepower is a unit of power that describes how quickly work can be performed. Engine power depends on both torque and rotational speed.

Yes. The Torque Unit Converter is free to use and works directly in your browser without requiring registration.