Newton Meter Calculator
Convert Newton-metres to foot-pounds, inch-pounds, kilogram-metres, and more torque units using exact SI reference values.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
1 Newton-metre (N·m) = 0.737562 Foot-pound (ft·lbf)
This tool provides general unit conversions for everyday and educational use. For regulated, legal, or scientific applications, verify conversion factors against the applicable official standard.
About the Newton Meter Calculator
The newton meter calculator converts torque between newton-metres, kilonewton-metres, foot-pounds, inch-pounds, inch-ounces, kilogram-force metres and centimetres, and dyne-centimetres. The newton-metre is the SI unit of torque. Use it to translate a torque specification into whatever unit your torque wrench shows.
How to use it
- 1Type the value you want to convert.
- 2Choose the unit you are converting from and the unit you want (for example N·m to ft·lbf).
- 3The result updates as you type; use the swap button to reverse the direction.
- 4Copy or share the result with the buttons below it.
Worked example
100 N·m × 0.7376 ≈ 73.76 ft·lbf, or about 10.2 kgf·m.
How it works
Newton-metre (N·m)
The Newton-metre is the SI derived unit of torque (moment of force): 1 N·m = 1 J (energy) when used as work. Key conversions:
- 1 N·m = 0.7376 ft·lbf
- 1 N·m = 8.8507 in·lbf
- 1 N·m = 0.1020 kgf·m
Common use cases
- Setting wheel nut and engine torque
- Converting motor torque specifications
- Engineering calculations
Frequently asked questions
A:Dimensionally yes (N·m = J), but N·m is used for torque (rotational moment) while Joule is used for energy/work. They should not be interchanged conceptually.
A:A typical small car engine produces 100–200 N·m; performance engines 300–500 N·m; heavy truck diesel engines can exceed 2000 N·m.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Conversion factors are based on internationally defined SI units and standard metric/imperial equivalence tables.
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