Torque Converter
Convert torque between newton-meters, foot-pounds, inch-pounds.
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What this tool does
Convert torque between newton-meters, foot-pounds, inch-pounds. Torque is force times distance; these are not energy conversion conventions.
How to use the Torque Converter
- Enter or select value.
- Enter or select from unit.
- Enter or select to unit.
- Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.
Formula
result = value × from.factor / to.factor; factors: nm=1; ft-lb=1.3558179483314; in-lb=0.1129848290276
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Torque is force times distance; these are not energy conversion conventions.
Worked example
For torque converter, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Value: 1; From unit: nm; To unit: ft-lb.
Inputs
- Value1
- From unitNewton-meters
- To unitFoot-pounds
Result
- Converted Foot-pounds0.74
Torque conversion factors
| Unit | Factor to common base |
|---|---|
| Newton-meters | 1 |
| Foot-pounds | 1.3558179483314 |
| Inch-pounds | 0.1129848290276 |
Results explained
- Converted Foot-pounds
- Converted Foot-pounds from the formula above. Torque is force times distance; these are not energy conversion conventions.
Frequently asked questions
Select the source and target units. The Swap control exchanges them, retaining the equivalent converted value.
Torque is force times distance; these are not energy conversion conventions. The formula and reference table list all supported definitions.
Only units of the same physical quantity are convertible. The selected group's definitions are fixed and do not depend on location.
The formulas use JavaScript double precision. Display rounding can hide trailing digits, but factors are not rounded before computation.
Yes. A zero amount converts to zero in every unit in this group.