Convert torque units — Newton-meter, pound-force foot, kilogram-force meter and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| N·m | Newton-meter | 1e-7 |
| kN·m | Kilonewton-meter | 1.000000e-10 |
| lbf·ft | Pound-force Foot | 7.375610e-8 |
| lbf·in | Pound-force Inch | 8.8507324e-7 |
| kgf·m | Kilogram-force Meter | 1.019716e-8 |
| kgf·cm | Kilogram-force Centimeter | 0.0000010197162 |
Formula: Pound-force Inch = Dyne-centimeter × 8.8507e-7
Multiply any Dyne-centimeter value by 8.8507e-7 to get Pound-force Inch.
Reverse: Dyne-centimeter = Pound-force Inch × 1.13e+06
Common torque values — factor: 1 dyn·cm = 8.8507e-7 lbf·in
| Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) | Pound-force Inch (lbf·in) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dyn·cm | 8.851e-07 lbf·in | Atomic scale |
| 10 dyn·cm | 8.851e-06 lbf·in | Micro mechanism |
| 100 dyn·cm | 8.851e-05 lbf·in | Tiny spring |
| 1000 dyn·cm | 0.0008851 lbf·in | Small mechanism |
| 1e+04 dyn·cm | 0.008851 lbf·in | Instrument |
| 1e+05 dyn·cm | 0.08851 lbf·in | Precision device |
| 1e+06 dyn·cm | 0.8851 lbf·in | Small motor |
| 1e+07 dyn·cm | 8.851 lbf·in | 1 N·m |
| 1e+08 dyn·cm | 88.51 lbf·in | 10 N·m |
| 1.000e+09 dyn·cm | 885.1 lbf·in | 100 N·m |
| 1.000e+10 dyn·cm | 8851 lbf·in | 1 kN·m |
| 1.000e+11 dyn·cm | 8.851e+04 lbf·in | 10 kN·m |
| 1.000e+12 dyn·cm | 8.851e+05 lbf·in | 100 kN·m |
| 1.000e+13 dyn·cm | 8.851e+06 lbf·in | 1 MN·m |
| 1.000e+14 dyn·cm | 8.851e+07 lbf·in | 10 MN·m |
1 dyn·cm = 8.8507e-7 lbf·in.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert dyn·cm → N·m → lbf·in.
Multiply result by 1.13e+06 to recover the original dyn·cm value.
Specifies engine torque output, drivetrain components, and wheel bolt torque in N·m and lbf·ft.
Designs fastener assemblies with torque specifications to achieve required bolt preload.
Selects motors and servos based on torque ratings in N·m or kgf·cm for joint actuation.
Calculates bending moments in beams and frames — moment = torque in structural analysis.
Follows torque charts in lbf·in and lbf·ft for airframe and engine fasteners per maintenance manuals.
Applies correct torque to flanges, pipe fittings, and coupling bolts using calibrated torque wrenches.
The dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) is the CGS unit of torque, equal to 10⁻⁷ N·m. It was the standard torque unit in the CGS system widely used in physics before SI adoption.
Dyn·cm appears in astrophysics and some older physics literature. Magnetic dipole moments of particles are sometimes expressed in dyn·cm/G. The torque on a compass needle in Earth's magnetic field is on the order of 10² dyn·cm.
Interesting fact: One N·m = 10,000,000 dyn·cm exactly. The CGS system's dyne (10⁻⁵ N) and centimeter combine to give a unit 10⁷ times smaller than the N·m, making it inconveniently small for most engineering applications.
Pound-force inch (lbf·in) equals 1/12 of lbf·ft (0.112985 N·m) and is used for small fasteners, electronics, precision instruments, and applications where lbf·ft would be impractically small.
lbf·in is standard for small fasteners in electronics manufacturing, firearms assembly, and precision instruments. Torque screwdrivers for electronics typically range from 0.5–20 lbf·in. Aircraft fastener specifications often use in·lbf.
Interesting fact: Overtorquing small electronics screws (which often need only 1–3 lbf·in) is a leading cause of cracked PCBs and stripped threads in consumer electronics assembly.
Converting Dyne-centimeter to Pound-force Inch is common across automotive, mechanical, robotics, and structural engineering. Metric countries use N·m and kN·m; the US uses lbf·ft and lbf·in; robotics uses kgf·cm. Accurate conversion is essential when working with international workshop manuals, equipment specs, and torque wrenches.
Quick reference: 10 dyn·cm = 8.8507e-6 lbf·in. Reverse: 1 lbf·in = 1.13e+06 dyn·cm. Exact factor: 1 dyn·cm = 8.8507e-7 lbf·in.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.