Torque Converter

How to Convert Torque Units

Converting between different torque units is essential in engineering and mechanics. This calculator simplifies the process by using standard conversion factors.

What is the Formula?

The general formula for torque conversion is:

\[ \text{Result} = \frac{\text{Input Value} \times \text{Input Unit Factor}}{\text{Output Unit Factor}} \]

Where:

• Input Value is the torque value you want to convert
• Input Unit Factor is the factor to convert the input unit to Newton-meters
• Output Unit Factor is the factor to convert Newton-meters to the desired output unit

What are the calculation steps?

1. Identify the input torque value and unit
2. Determine the conversion factor to Newton-meters for the input unit
3. Convert the input value to Newton-meters
4. Determine the conversion factor from Newton-meters to the desired output unit
5. Convert the Newton-meter value to the final result

Example Calculation

Let's convert 100 foot-pounds (ft-lb) to Newton-meters (Nm):

Step 1: Identify inputs

Input Value = 100 ft-lb

Input Unit Factor (ft-lb to Nm) = 1.35581795

Output Unit Factor (Nm to Nm) = 1

Step 2: Apply the formula

\[ \text{Result} = \frac{100 \times 1.35581795}{1} = 135.581795 \text{ Nm} \]

Therefore, 100 ft-lb is approximately equal to 135.5818 Nm.

Diagram of Torque Conversion

The following diagram illustrates the concept of torque conversion:

This diagram shows the relationship between foot-pounds (ft-lb) and Newton-meters (Nm). The height of each bar represents the relative torque value, with taller bars indicating higher torque. Note how the Nm bar is taller, reflecting the larger numerical value when converting from ft-lb to Nm.