Torque Unit Converter
Convert torque between newton-metres, foot-pounds and more.
Twisting force in different units
Torque is turning force — how hard something twists — and it matters for engines, bolts and tools. It is measured in newton-metres in metric contexts and foot-pounds or inch-pounds in imperial ones. This converts between them, so an engine's torque figure or a bolt's tightening spec makes sense whichever units a manual or tool uses.
Enter a torque value and see it converted.
Why torque specs matter
The practical reason this conversion comes up is tightening bolts to specification. Manuals give a torque figure a bolt should be tightened to, and a torque wrench is set to match — but the manual and the wrench may use different units, so converting is essential to avoid over- or under-tightening. Too loose and a bolt works free; too tight and you can strip a thread or snap the bolt. Getting the units right, especially not confusing foot-pounds with inch-pounds, which differ by a factor of twelve, is genuinely important for a safe result.
Frequently asked questions
Where does torque conversion come up?
Tightening bolts to a manual's specification with a torque wrench, when the manual and wrench use different units.
What is an easy mistake to make?
Confusing foot-pounds with inch-pounds — they differ by a factor of twelve, so mixing them badly over- or under-tightens a bolt.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The conversion happens in your browser.