Convert torque units — Newton-meter, pound-force foot, kilogram-force meter and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| kN·m | Kilonewton-meter | 0.001 |
| lbf·ft | Pound-force Foot | 0.73756103 |
| lbf·in | Pound-force Inch | 8.8507324 |
| kgf·m | Kilogram-force Meter | 0.10197162 |
| kgf·cm | Kilogram-force Centimeter | 10.197162 |
| dyn·cm | Dyne-centimeter | 10000000 |
Formula: Dyne-centimeter = Newton-meter × 1e+07
Multiply any Newton-meter value by 1e+07 to get Dyne-centimeter.
Reverse: Newton-meter = Dyne-centimeter × 1.0000e-7
Common torque values — factor: 1 N·m = 1e+07 dyn·cm
| Newton-meter (N·m) | Dyne-centimeter (dyn·cm) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 N·m | 1e+04 dyn·cm | Tiny mechanism |
| 0.01 N·m | 1e+05 dyn·cm | Small spring |
| 0.1 N·m | 1e+06 dyn·cm | Small screw |
| 1 N·m | 1e+07 dyn·cm | 1 N·m reference |
| 5 N·m | 5e+07 dyn·cm | 5 N·m small engine |
| 10 N·m | 1e+08 dyn·cm | Bike bolt |
| 50 N·m | 5e+08 dyn·cm | Small engine idle |
| 100 N·m | 1.000e+09 dyn·cm | Small car engine |
| 200 N·m | 2.000e+09 dyn·cm | Mid-size car engine |
| 400 N·m | 4.000e+09 dyn·cm | Performance car |
| 500 N·m | 5.000e+09 dyn·cm | Large engine |
| 1000 N·m | 1.000e+10 dyn·cm | 1 kN·m heavy |
| 5000 N·m | 5.000e+10 dyn·cm | 5 kN·m industrial |
| 1e+04 N·m | 1.000e+11 dyn·cm | 10 kN·m gearbox |
| 4e+06 N·m | 4.000e+13 dyn·cm | 4 MN·m wind turbine |
1 N·m = 1e+07 dyn·cm.
Use N·m as the bridge: convert N·m → N·m → dyn·cm.
Multiply result by 1.0000e-7 to recover the original N·m 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 newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (and also of energy — though context distinguishes them). It equals the torque produced by a force of one newton applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the pivot point. It was formally adopted with the SI system in 1960.
N·m is the universal torque unit in engineering specifications worldwide. Engine torque, fastener torque specifications, structural bolt preloads, and industrial machinery torque ratings all use N·m in metric specifications.
Interesting fact: 1 N·m of torque equals 1 joule of energy — but they are conceptually different: torque is a rotational force (vector), energy is a scalar. The same unit is used because both involve force × distance, just in different geometric contexts.
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.
Converting Newton-meter to Dyne-centimeter 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 N·m = 1e+08 dyn·cm. Reverse: 1 dyn·cm = 1.0000e-7 N·m. Exact factor: 1 N·m = 1e+07 dyn·cm.
All conversions use IEEE 754 double-precision arithmetic, accurate to at least 8 significant figures.