# Torque Converter

> Convert torque between newton metres (N·m) and pound-feet (lb·ft, also written ft-lb or ft lbs), plus pound-inches, ounce-inches, kilonewton metres and kilogram-force metres.

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**Category:** Converters

## Quick Answer

1 N·m = 0.737562149277 lb·ft and 1 lb·ft = 1.355817948331 N·m, so 100 N·m is 73.76 lb·ft. Pick a from unit and a to unit and every other torque unit updates with it.

## Definition

A torque converter restates a twisting force in a different unit. Torque is a force applied at a distance from an axis, so every torque unit pairs a force unit with a length unit: the newton metre pairs the newton with the metre, the pound-foot pairs the pound-force with the foot. Because the foot and the pound-force both have exact definitions in SI units, the conversion between them is exact rather than measured. Torque shares its dimensions with energy but is not the same quantity, which is why it is written in newton metres and never in joules.

## How to Use

1. **Pick the unit you are starting from** — Choose the unit your figure is already in, for example newton metres from a metric service manual.
2. **Pick the unit you want** — Choose the unit you need, for example pound-feet to set a torque wrench.
3. **Type the torque value** — Enter the number. Decimals and negative values are both accepted; a negative torque simply turns the other way.
4. **Read the result** — The chosen pair is shown first, with the same torque restated in all six supported units underneath.

## Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for educational and planning purposes. Always consult a qualified professional for specific advice on financial, medical, legal, or other regulated decisions.

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