Quick reference table
Common torque conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·ft | 1.355817948 N·m |
| 1 N·m | 0.7375621493 lbf·ft |
| 1 kgf·m | 9.80665 N·m |
| 1 N·m | 0.1019716213 kgf·m |
| 1 lbf·in | 0.1129848290 N·m |
| 1 N·m | 8.850745791 lbf·in |
How to convert torque
Torque is a turning force. Engine and wrench specifications use newton-meters (N·m) or pound-feet (lbf·ft), and some tools still show kilogram-force meters.
Every torque unit is a fixed multiple of one base unit, the N·m. To convert a value, multiply it by the size of the starting unit and divide by the size of the target unit. For example, to convert lbf·ft to N·m, multiply by 1.355817948. To go the other way, divide by 1.355817948.
The converter above does this for you and shows the exact formula under the result.
Worked examples
Pound-feet to Newton-meters
| Pound-feet (lbf·ft) | Newton-meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·ft | 1.355817948 N·m |
| 2 lbf·ft | 2.711635897 N·m |
| 5 lbf·ft | 6.779089742 N·m |
| 10 lbf·ft | 13.55817948 N·m |
| 25 lbf·ft | 33.89544871 N·m |
| 50 lbf·ft | 67.79089742 N·m |
| 100 lbf·ft | 135.5817948 N·m |
| 1,000 lbf·ft | 1,355.817948 N·m |
Newton-meters to Pound-feet
| Newton-meters (N·m) | Pound-feet (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 N·m | 0.7375621493 lbf·ft |
| 2 N·m | 1.475124299 lbf·ft |
| 5 N·m | 3.687810746 lbf·ft |
| 10 N·m | 7.375621493 lbf·ft |
| 25 N·m | 18.43905373 lbf·ft |
| 50 N·m | 36.87810746 lbf·ft |
| 100 N·m | 73.75621493 lbf·ft |
| 1,000 N·m | 737.5621493 lbf·ft |
Torque units explained
| Unit | Symbol | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| Newton-meters | N·m | 1 N·m = 1 N·m |
| Kilonewton-meters | kN·m | 1 kN·m = 1,000 N·m |
| Newton-centimeters | N·cm | 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m |
| Newton-millimeters | N·mm | 1 N·mm = 0.001 N·m |
| Kilogram-force meters | kgf·m | 1 kgf·m = 9.80665 N·m |
| Kilogram-force centimeters | kgf·cm | 1 kgf·cm = 0.0980665 N·m |
| Pound-feet | lbf·ft | 1 lbf·ft = 1.35581794833 N·m |
| Pound-inches | lbf·in | 1 lbf·in = 0.112984829028 N·m |
| Ounce-inches | ozf·in | 1 ozf·in = 0.00706155181423 N·m |
| Dyne-centimeters | dyn·cm | 1 dyn·cm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ N·m |
Popular conversions: nm to lb ft, lb ft to nm, torque conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many N·m is 1 lbf·ft?
One pound-foot is about 1.3558 newton-meters. To convert lbf·ft to N·m, multiply by 1.3558.
How do I convert lbf·ft to N·m?
Multiply the value in lbf·ft by 1.355817948 to get N·m. For example, 10 lbf·ft = 13.55817948 N·m.
How many N·m is 1 lbf·ft?
1 lbf·ft = 1.355817948 N·m, and 1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft.
Does this torque converter work offline?
Yes. After the page has loaded once, all calculations run in your browser, so it keeps working without an internet connection.