General Engineering
Moment and Torque Converter
Convert bending moments and torque between SI and US customary engineering units.
Live unit conversion
Converted value
73.756215
kip ft
100 kN m = 73.756215 kip ft
Conversion Basis
Moment and torque both have dimensions of force times perpendicular distance. The numerical conversion is the same even though their physical interpretation and sign conventions may differ.
target moment = source moment x source-to-newton-meter factor / target-to-newton-meter factor
Common Examples
- 100 kN m = 73.7562 kip ft
- 1 kip ft = 1.35582 kN m
- 12 lbf in = 1 lbf ft
Engineering Use and Limitations
- A force-distance product is not an energy value unless the physical process satisfies the work definition.
- Retain the calculation's clockwise or counterclockwise sign convention after converting.
- Check drawing units carefully where N mm and kN m appear in the same design package.
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