TORQUE CONVERTER

Torque converter

Enter a torque, get it in every unit instantly.

lb·ft

How do I convert lb-ft to N·m?

Multiply by 1.3558. 100 lb-ft is 135.58 N·m — handy for lug nut and engine torque specs.

How do I convert N·m to lb-ft?

Multiply by about 0.7376: 1 N·m is 0.7376 lb-ft, or 8.851 lb-in.

What is the difference between lb-ft and lb-in?

A pound-foot is 12 pound-inches. Small fasteners are often specified in lb-in, so 25 lb-ft is 300 lb-in.

Is lb-ft the same as ft-lb?

For torque the two are used interchangeably, though engineers prefer lb-ft for torque and ft-lb for work and energy.

What is a kgf·m?

The torque of 1 kilogram-force at 1 meter: 9.80665 N·m. It still appears in older and Asian service manuals.