Torque Converter

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

Verified formula Private

Newton metres (N·m)

1.3558

Foot-pounds (ft·lb): 1.0000
Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m): 0.1383

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the Torque Converter

The Torque Converter works out your newton metres (n·m), along with 2 related figures in an instant. Enter torque and from unit and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

Enter the torque.
Choose the from unit.
Read off your newton metres (n·m), together with foot-pounds (ft·lb) and kilogram-force metres (kgf·m) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Worked example

For example, with torque of 1 and from unit of Foot-pounds (ft·lb), the newton metres (n·m) is 1.3558.

Inputs used
Torque	1
From unit	Foot-pounds (ft·lb)

Results
Newton metres (N·m)	1.3558
Foot-pounds (ft·lb)	1.0000
Kilogram-force metres (kgf·m)	0.1383

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Force: A push or pull on an object, equal to mass × acceleration (Newton's second law).

Frequently asked questions

One foot-pound equals about 1.3558 newton metres. So a 1 ft·lb torque is roughly 1.36 N·m.

Divide newton metres by 1.3558. Choose newton metres as the from-unit and read the foot-pounds output.

Torque is a twisting force, used in engines and tightening fasteners. It is force times the distance from the pivot.

Inch-pounds suit small fasteners and precision work. There are 12 inch-pounds in one foot-pound.

Enter the torque. Choose the from unit. Read off your newton metres (n·m), together with foot-pounds (ft·lb) and kilogram-force metres (kgf·m) — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.