Newton-meters (N·m)	Pound-feet (lb-ft)
1 N·m	0.7376 lb-ft
2 N·m	1.4751 lb-ft
5 N·m	3.6878 lb-ft
10 N·m	7.3756 lb-ft
25 N·m	18.4391 lb-ft
50 N·m	36.8781 lb-ft
100 N·m	73.7562 lb-ft
250 N·m	184.3905 lb-ft
500 N·m	368.7811 lb-ft
1000 N·m	737.5621 lb-ft

Torque Unit Conversions

Free online torque converter. Instantly convert between Newton-meters, Pound-feet, Pound-inches, Kilogram-force Meters, Kilonewton-meters, and more with exact scientific formulas.

Understanding Torque Conversions

The standard SI unit of torque is the newton-meter (N·m), defined as the moment resulting from a one-newton force applied perpendicularly to a one-meter moment arm.

Supported Torque Units (6 Units)

Newton-meter (N·m) (SI metric standard) — Primary SI / Base Reference Unit
Pound-foot (lb-ft) (US automotive lug nuts & engine specs) — 1 lb-ft = 1.355818 N·m
Pound-inch (lb-in) (Bicycle torque & small fasteners) — 1 lb-in = 0.112985 N·m
Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) (European & Japanese legacy specs (9.807 N·m)) — 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m
Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) (Heavy industrial, wind turbines & structural) — 1 kN·m = 1000 N·m
Ounce-force Inch (oz-in) (Stepper motors, RC servos & robotics) — 1 oz-in = 0.007062 N·m

Popular Torque Conversions

Newton-meter ⇄ Pound-foot

Multiply Newton-meters by ~0.737562 to get foot-pounds (lb-ft).

Pound-foot ⇄ Newton-meter

Multiply foot-pounds by ~1.355818 to convert to Newton-meters (N·m).

Pound-foot ⇄ Pound-inch

1 foot-pound equals exactly 12 inch-pounds (lb-in).

Pound-inch ⇄ Pound-foot

Divide inch-pounds by 12 to convert to foot-pounds (lb-ft).

Kilogram-force Meter ⇄ Newton-meter

1 kilogram-force meter equals exactly 9.80665 Newton-meters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and verified calculations for torque units.

How do you convert Newton-meters (N·m) to foot-pounds (ft-lb)?

Multiply the torque value in N·m by 0.737562 (or divide by 1.355818). For example, 100 N·m is equal to approximately 73.76 lb-ft.

How do you convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to Newton-meters (N·m)?

Multiply the torque value in ft-lb by 1.355818. For example, 100 ft-lb of automotive lug nut torque equals approximately 135.58 N·m.

What is the difference between ft-lb (foot-pound) and in-lb (inch-pound)?

1 foot-pound equals exactly 12 inch-pounds. Inch-pounds are typically used for precision fasteners on bicycles, electronics, and delicate automotive valve covers, while foot-pounds are used for wheel lug nuts and heavy machinery.