Torque Unit Converter

How to Calculate Torque Unit Conversions

Understanding and converting between different torque units is crucial in various fields, including mechanics, engineering, and physics. This calculator helps convert between common units used to measure torque.

Formulas for Torque Unit Conversion

The basic unit we use for conversion is Newton-meter (N⋅m). Other units are converted to and from this base unit using the following formulas:

• Newton-meter to Inch-pound: \[ 1 \text{ N⋅m} = 8.85074579 \text{ in⋅lb} \]
• Newton-meter to Foot-pound: \[ 1 \text{ N⋅m} = 0.737562149 \text{ ft⋅lb} \]

Calculation Steps

1. Convert the input value to N⋅m using the appropriate conversion factor.
2. Convert the N⋅m value to the desired output unit using the appropriate conversion factor.
3. Round the result to a reasonable number of decimal places (usually 4).

Example Calculation

Let's convert 100 N⋅m to ft⋅lb:

1. 100 N⋅m is already in our base unit, so no initial conversion is needed.
2. Convert 100 N⋅m to ft⋅lb: \[ 100 \text{ N⋅m} \times 0.737562149 \text{ ft⋅lb/N⋅m} = 73.7562 \text{ ft⋅lb} \]

Therefore, 100 N⋅m is equivalent to approximately 73.7562 ft⋅lb.

Diagram of Torque Unit Conversion

The following diagram illustrates the concept of torque unit conversion:

This diagram shows the relationship between N⋅m and ft⋅lb. The height of each bar represents the relative torque, with taller bars indicating higher torque values.