How to use this converter
Choose your starting and destination units, then enter a value. Results update as you type. You can swap the direction and choose the displayed precision.
Example: Newton meters to Newton centimeters
value × 100 = result
Here the starting unit is Newton meters (N·m) and the result is in Newton centimeters (N·cm). The calculator uses the catalog’s full factors before rounding the displayed result.
Worked examples
- 1 N·m ≈ 100 N·cm
- 10 N·m ≈ 1,000 N·cm
- 100 N·m ≈ 10,000 N·cm
Available moment of force options
Newton meters (N·m) · Newton centimeters (N·cm) · Kilonewton meters (kN·m) · Pound-force feet (lbf·ft) · Pound-force inches (lbf·in) · Kilogram-force meters (kgf·m) · Dyne centimeters (dyn·cm)
Unit conventions
Moment of force is the turning effect of a force about a point.
Frequently asked questions
Why can displayed results differ slightly?
Numeric results are rounded for display. Increase the precision setting to see more digits. Different unit conventions can also produce different results; check the complete unit label.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Use the swap control to reverse the selected units or bases.