Torque Converter
Convert torque measurements between different units.
Popular Torque Conversions
Complete List of Torque Units for Conversion
1 Kilonewton Meter [kN·m] = 1000.00 Newton Meter [N·m]
Kilonewton Meter to Newton Meter, Newton Meter to Kilonewton Meter
1 Pound-Force Foot [lbf·ft] = 1.35582 Newton Meter [N·m]
Pound-Force Foot to Newton Meter, Newton Meter to Pound-Force Foot
1 Pound-Force Inch [lbf·in] = 0.112985 Newton Meter [N·m]
Pound-Force Inch to Newton Meter, Newton Meter to Pound-Force Inch
1 Kilogram-Force Meter [kgf·m] = 9.80665 Newton Meter [N·m]
Kilogram-Force Meter to Newton Meter, Newton Meter to Kilogram-Force Meter
How this torque converter works
Newton Meter (N·m) is used as the internal base unit. Every value you enter is first converted to Newton Meter using exact SI factors, then translated to the requested unit with the same data pulled from the SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.
Key torque relationships
- 1 Kilonewton Meter = 1,000 Newton Meter
- 1 Pound-Force Foot = 1.35582 Newton Meter
- 1 Pound-Force Inch = 0.112985 Newton Meter
- 1 Kilogram-Force Meter = 9.80665 Newton Meter
Where torque units are used
Design engineers, product developers, and researchers depend on these units to size components, validate simulations, and document specifications. The torque converter covers real-world units such as Newton Meter and Kilonewton Meter, giving teams a trusted reference when cross-checking data between labs, suppliers, and regulatory filings.
Tips for accurate torque conversions
- Always verify the unit symbol in your worksheet—this converter normalizes values through Newton Meter, which is the SI reference for torque measurements.
- When jumping between Newton Meter and Kilonewton Meter, watch metric prefixes and rounding. A misplaced milli-, micro-, or kilo- prefix can produce errors of several orders of magnitude.
- Document the context (test conditions, instrument resolution, uncertainty) whenever you publish torque conversions so coworkers and auditors can reproduce your results.