Torque Unit Converter

Why torque units vary by industry

Torque wrench specifications, engine bolt torque values, and tool ratings are expressed in different units depending on region and industry - newton-meters dominate internationally and in scientific contexts, while US automotive and tool specs commonly use foot-pounds or inch-pounds.

Worked example

For 100 foot-pounds:

Result = 135.58179 N.m = 100.0 ft-lb = 1200.0 in-lb

Unit	Equal to 1 N.m
Foot-pounds (ft-lb)	0.7376 ft-lb
Inch-pounds (in-lb)	8.851 in-lb

Getting torque units right matters more than it might seem - using an inch-pound spec as if it were foot-pounds (or vice versa) produces a 12x error, which can lead to dangerously under-torqued or over-torqued fasteners.