Axis

Torque

newton-metreN·m

The SI derived unit of torque.

Dimension
energy
Canonical signature
L^2*M*T^-2
System
si
Exactness
Exact

Definition record

How this unit is defined

Canonical base
1 N·m = — J
Conversion type
linear
Historical notes
Joules share this dimension; torque is a moment, not energy.
Aliases
N m, newton meter, newton meters, Nm

Same dimension

Related units

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Common conversions

Every conversion routes through the canonical base of the dimension.