Nm stands for newton-metre and is the standard unit for torque (or lbf·ft)
Nm (newton-metre) is the SI unit for the vector quantity torque. In other countries, the units lbf·ft or lbf·in are commonly used.
1 Nm = 100 cNm = 0.73756217287925 lbf·ft
1 lbf.ft = 1.355818 Nm = 135.5818 cNm
Why is this important?
- The correct torque protects components, ensures secure screw connections and is safety-critical in many applications
Conversion factors for torque values
Conversion formula: Given unit × factor = Desired unit
Example:
Conversion from: 20 lbf.ft to Nm
20 × 1.356 = 27.12 Nm
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