Newton Meter

N·m

Commonly Used Scientific Unit

The newton meter is the SI unit of torque, measuring the rotational force or twisting moment about an axis.

Quick Converter

1 newton-meter = kilonewton-meter

Controls display format. Very small or very large numbers will be shown in scientific notation (e.g., 1.5e-6).

Newton Meter (N·m)

The newton meter is the SI unit of torque, measuring the rotational force or twisting moment about an axis.

Characteristics

  • SI unit of torque/moment
  • Symbol: N·m or Nm
  • 1 N·m = 1 kg·m²/s²
  • Perpendicular force at one meter

Applications

  • Automotive engine torque ratings
  • Mechanical torque calculations
  • Material torsion testing
  • Motor and generator specifications
  • Structural moment analysis

Used In Regions

Scientific International Engineering