International System of unit (SI) : Torque=Newton-Meter
Newton-Meter | Kilonewton-Meter | Meganewton-Meter | Micronewton-Meter | Millinewton-Meter | Joule per Radian | Dyne-Centimeter | Foot-Pound | Inch-Pound | Foot-Ounce | Inch-Ounce | Kilogram-Force Meter | Kilogram-Force Centimeter | Gram-Force Meter | Gram-Force Centimeter | Pound-Force Foot | Pound-Force Inch | Ounce-Force Inch | Dyne-Meter | Erg per Radian | Joule | Kilojoule | Megajoule | Foot-Pound per Second | Newton-Meter per Second | Kilonewton-Meter per Second | |
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Newton-Meter | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.0000e-7 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.085 | 0.007 | 9.807 | 0.098 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.007 | 1.0000e-5 | 1.0000e-7 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.356 | 1 | 1,000 |
Kilonewton-Meter | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e-9 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1.0000e-10 | 0.001 | 0 | 8.4739e-5 | 7.0616e-6 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 9.8067e-6 | 9.8067e-8 | 0.001 | 0 | 7.0616e-6 | 1.0000e-8 | 1.0000e-10 | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 1 |
Meganewton-Meter | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.0000e-12 | 1.0000e-9 | 1.0000e-6 | 1.0000e-13 | 1.3558e-6 | 1.1300e-7 | 8.4739e-8 | 7.0615e-9 | 9.8066e-6 | 9.8067e-8 | 9.8067e-9 | 9.8066e-11 | 1.3558e-6 | 1.1300e-7 | 7.0615e-9 | 1.0000e-11 | 1.0000e-13 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.3558e-6 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 |
Micronewton-Meter | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e+9 | 1.0000e+12 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 0.1 | 1.3558e+6 | 1.1300e+5 | 8.4739e+4 | 7,061.55 | 9.8067e+6 | 9.8067e+4 | 9,806.65 | 98.067 | 1.3558e+6 | 1.1300e+5 | 7,061.55 | 10 | 0.1 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e+9 | 1.0000e+12 | 1.3558e+6 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e+9 |
Millinewton-Meter | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e+9 | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e-4 | 1,355.82 | 113 | 84.739 | 7.062 | 9,806.65 | 98.067 | 9.807 | 0.098 | 1,355.82 | 113 | 7.062 | 0.01 | 1.0000e-4 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e+9 | 1,355.82 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Joule per Radian | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.0000e-7 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.085 | 0.007 | 9.807 | 0.098 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.007 | 1.0000e-5 | 1.0000e-7 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.356 | 1 | 1,000 |
Dyne-Centimeter | 1.0000e+7 | 1.0000e+10 | 1.0000e+13 | 10 | 1.0000e+4 | 1.0000e+7 | 1 | 1.3558e+7 | 1.1300e+6 | 8.4739e+5 | 7.0616e+4 | 9.8067e+7 | 9.8067e+5 | 9.8067e+4 | 980.665 | 1.3558e+7 | 1.1300e+6 | 7.0616e+4 | 100 | 1 | 1.0000e+7 | 1.0000e+10 | 1.0000e+13 | 1.3558e+7 | 1.0000e+7 | 1.0000e+10 |
Foot-Pound | 0.738 | 737.561 | 7.3756e+5 | 7.3756e-7 | 0.001 | 0.738 | 7.3756e-8 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.062 | 0.005 | 7.233 | 0.072 | 0.007 | 7.2330e-5 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.005 | 7.3756e-6 | 7.3756e-8 | 0.738 | 737.561 | 7.3756e+5 | 1 | 0.738 | 737.561 |
Inch-Pound | 8.85 | 8,849.558 | 8.8496e+6 | 8.8496e-6 | 0.009 | 8.85 | 8.8496e-7 | 11.998 | 1 | 0.75 | 0.062 | 86.785 | 0.868 | 0.087 | 0.001 | 11.998 | 1 | 0.062 | 8.8496e-5 | 8.8496e-7 | 8.85 | 8,849.558 | 8.8496e+6 | 11.998 | 8.85 | 8,849.558 |
Foot-Ounce | 11.801 | 1.1801e+4 | 1.1801e+7 | 1.1801e-5 | 0.012 | 11.801 | 1.1801e-6 | 16 | 1.334 | 1 | 0.083 | 115.728 | 1.157 | 0.116 | 0.001 | 16 | 1.334 | 0.083 | 0 | 1.1801e-6 | 11.801 | 1.1801e+4 | 1.1801e+7 | 16 | 11.801 | 1.1801e+4 |
Inch-Ounce | 141.612 | 1.4161e+5 | 1.4161e+8 | 0 | 0.142 | 141.612 | 1.4161e-5 | 192 | 16.002 | 12 | 1 | 1,388.739 | 13.887 | 1.389 | 0.014 | 192 | 16.002 | 1 | 0.001 | 1.4161e-5 | 141.612 | 1.4161e+5 | 1.4161e+8 | 192 | 141.612 | 1.4161e+5 |
Kilogram-Force Meter | 0.102 | 101.972 | 1.0197e+5 | 1.0197e-7 | 0 | 0.102 | 1.0197e-8 | 0.138 | 0.012 | 0.009 | 0.001 | 1 | 0.01 | 0.001 | 1.0000e-5 | 0.138 | 0.012 | 0.001 | 1.0197e-6 | 1.0197e-8 | 0.102 | 101.972 | 1.0197e+5 | 0.138 | 0.102 | 101.972 |
Kilogram-Force Centimeter | 10.197 | 1.0197e+4 | 1.0197e+7 | 1.0197e-5 | 0.01 | 10.197 | 1.0197e-6 | 13.826 | 1.152 | 0.864 | 0.072 | 100 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 13.826 | 1.152 | 0.072 | 0 | 1.0197e-6 | 10.197 | 1.0197e+4 | 1.0197e+7 | 13.826 | 10.197 | 1.0197e+4 |
Gram-Force Meter | 101.972 | 1.0197e+5 | 1.0197e+8 | 0 | 0.102 | 101.972 | 1.0197e-5 | 138.255 | 11.523 | 8.641 | 0.72 | 1,000 | 10 | 1 | 0.01 | 138.255 | 11.523 | 0.72 | 0.001 | 1.0197e-5 | 101.972 | 1.0197e+5 | 1.0197e+8 | 138.255 | 101.972 | 1.0197e+5 |
Gram-Force Centimeter | 1.0197e+4 | 1.0197e+7 | 1.0197e+10 | 0.01 | 10.197 | 1.0197e+4 | 0.001 | 1.3826e+4 | 1,152.279 | 864.093 | 72.008 | 1.0000e+5 | 1,000 | 100 | 1 | 1.3826e+4 | 1,152.279 | 72.008 | 0.102 | 0.001 | 1.0197e+4 | 1.0197e+7 | 1.0197e+10 | 1.3826e+4 | 1.0197e+4 | 1.0197e+7 |
Pound-Force Foot | 0.738 | 737.561 | 7.3756e+5 | 7.3756e-7 | 0.001 | 0.738 | 7.3756e-8 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.062 | 0.005 | 7.233 | 0.072 | 0.007 | 7.2330e-5 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.005 | 7.3756e-6 | 7.3756e-8 | 0.738 | 737.561 | 7.3756e+5 | 1 | 0.738 | 737.561 |
Pound-Force Inch | 8.85 | 8,849.558 | 8.8496e+6 | 8.8496e-6 | 0.009 | 8.85 | 8.8496e-7 | 11.998 | 1 | 0.75 | 0.062 | 86.785 | 0.868 | 0.087 | 0.001 | 11.998 | 1 | 0.062 | 8.8496e-5 | 8.8496e-7 | 8.85 | 8,849.558 | 8.8496e+6 | 11.998 | 8.85 | 8,849.558 |
Ounce-Force Inch | 141.612 | 1.4161e+5 | 1.4161e+8 | 0 | 0.142 | 141.612 | 1.4161e-5 | 192 | 16.002 | 12 | 1 | 1,388.739 | 13.887 | 1.389 | 0.014 | 192 | 16.002 | 1 | 0.001 | 1.4161e-5 | 141.612 | 1.4161e+5 | 1.4161e+8 | 192 | 141.612 | 1.4161e+5 |
Dyne-Meter | 1.0000e+5 | 1.0000e+8 | 1.0000e+11 | 0.1 | 100 | 1.0000e+5 | 0.01 | 1.3558e+5 | 1.1300e+4 | 8,473.86 | 706.155 | 9.8066e+5 | 9,806.65 | 980.665 | 9.807 | 1.3558e+5 | 1.1300e+4 | 706.155 | 1 | 0.01 | 1.0000e+5 | 1.0000e+8 | 1.0000e+11 | 1.3558e+5 | 1.0000e+5 | 1.0000e+8 |
Erg per Radian | 1.0000e+7 | 1.0000e+10 | 1.0000e+13 | 10 | 1.0000e+4 | 1.0000e+7 | 1 | 1.3558e+7 | 1.1300e+6 | 8.4739e+5 | 7.0616e+4 | 9.8067e+7 | 9.8067e+5 | 9.8067e+4 | 980.665 | 1.3558e+7 | 1.1300e+6 | 7.0616e+4 | 100 | 1 | 1.0000e+7 | 1.0000e+10 | 1.0000e+13 | 1.3558e+7 | 1.0000e+7 | 1.0000e+10 |
Joule | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.0000e-7 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.085 | 0.007 | 9.807 | 0.098 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.007 | 1.0000e-5 | 1.0000e-7 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.356 | 1 | 1,000 |
Kilojoule | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e-9 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1.0000e-10 | 0.001 | 0 | 8.4739e-5 | 7.0616e-6 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 9.8067e-6 | 9.8067e-8 | 0.001 | 0 | 7.0616e-6 | 1.0000e-8 | 1.0000e-10 | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 1 |
Megajoule | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.0000e-12 | 1.0000e-9 | 1.0000e-6 | 1.0000e-13 | 1.3558e-6 | 1.1300e-7 | 8.4739e-8 | 7.0615e-9 | 9.8066e-6 | 9.8067e-8 | 9.8067e-9 | 9.8066e-11 | 1.3558e-6 | 1.1300e-7 | 7.0615e-9 | 1.0000e-11 | 1.0000e-13 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.3558e-6 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 |
Foot-Pound per Second | 0.738 | 737.561 | 7.3756e+5 | 7.3756e-7 | 0.001 | 0.738 | 7.3756e-8 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.062 | 0.005 | 7.233 | 0.072 | 0.007 | 7.2330e-5 | 1 | 0.083 | 0.005 | 7.3756e-6 | 7.3756e-8 | 0.738 | 737.561 | 7.3756e+5 | 1 | 0.738 | 737.561 |
Newton-Meter per Second | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1 | 1.0000e-7 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.085 | 0.007 | 9.807 | 0.098 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 1.356 | 0.113 | 0.007 | 1.0000e-5 | 1.0000e-7 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e+6 | 1.356 | 1 | 1,000 |
Kilonewton-Meter per Second | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 1.0000e-9 | 1.0000e-6 | 0.001 | 1.0000e-10 | 0.001 | 0 | 8.4739e-5 | 7.0616e-6 | 0.01 | 9.8067e-5 | 9.8067e-6 | 9.8067e-8 | 0.001 | 0 | 7.0616e-6 | 1.0000e-8 | 1.0000e-10 | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 1 |
Torque, often referred to as the moment of force, is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object. It is expressed in units such as newton-meters (N·m), foot-pounds, or inch-pounds. Torque plays a crucial role in various fields, including engineering, physics, and mechanics, as it determines how effectively a force can cause an object to rotate around an axis.
The standard unit of torque in the International System of Units (SI) is the newton-meter (N·m). Other common units include kilonewton-meter (kN·m), meganewton-meter (MN·m), and foot-pounds (ft·lb). Understanding these units is essential for accurate measurements and conversions in engineering applications.
The concept of torque has evolved over centuries, with early applications in ancient engineering practices. The term "torque" itself derives from the Latin word "torquere," meaning "to twist." As technology advanced, the understanding and calculation of torque became fundamental in the design of machinery, vehicles, and structural components.
To calculate torque, you can use the formula: [ \text{Torque} = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} ] For instance, if a force of 10 N is applied at a distance of 2 m from the pivot point, the torque would be: [ \text{Torque} = 10 , \text{N} \times 2 , \text{m} = 20 , \text{N·m} ]
Torque is utilized in various applications, including automotive engineering (e.g., engine torque), construction (e.g., tightening bolts), and physics experiments. Understanding how to convert between units such as newton-meters, foot-pounds, and kilonewton-meters is essential for professionals in these fields.
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What is torque? Torque is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object, expressed in units such as newton-meters or foot-pounds.
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Why is torque important in engineering? Torque is crucial for determining how effectively a force can rotate an object, impacting design and functionality in machinery and structures.
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