Torque Converter
Convert Nm, lb-ft, and other torque measurements.
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Quick Tip
Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
About This Tool
Why use Torque Converter?
Convert between newton-metres, kilogram-metres, pound-feet and pound-inches. Torque is a turning force — a force applied at a distance from a pivot — so its units always combine a force with a length.
Car engine outputs and wheel-nut specifications are the usual reasons to convert: 1 lb·ft is 1.35582 N·m, so a 200 lb·ft engine produces 271 N·m. Bicycle and electronics work is usually specified in pound-inches, where 1 lb·ft = 12 lb·in.
Key Benefits
Metric and imperial torque
N·m, kg·m, lb·ft and lb·in, covering workshop manuals from any market.
Exact conversion factors
Derived from the definitions of the pound-force and the foot, so tightening specs stay accurate.
Handles small fasteners
Pound-inches for electronics, bicycle components and fine assemblies.
How to use Torque Converter
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Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
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Enter the torque value.
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Read the converted result.
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Set your torque wrench to the converted figure, not the original one.
Best use cases
Set a torque wrench from a manual written in different units.
Compare engine torque figures across markets.
Convert a fastener specification for assembly work.
Check bicycle component torque given in N·m.
Torque Converter FAQs
How many newton-metres is 1 pound-foot?
1.35582 N·m. To go the other way, multiply N·m by 0.7376.
Is torque the same as power?
No. Torque is turning force; power is torque multiplied by rotational speed. An engine can produce high torque at low revs and still have modest power.
How many pound-inches are in a pound-foot?
Twelve, since a foot is twelve inches. A 60 lb·in specification is 5 lb·ft.
Why does over-tightening matter?
Too much torque stretches or snaps fasteners and warps components; too little lets them loosen. Manufacturer figures exist for a reason, so convert carefully.
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