Kilonewton-meter

kN·m

1,000 newton-meters

About Kilonewton-meter (kN·m)

One thousand newton-meters, the kilonewton-meter is used for large-scale torque measurements in wind turbine main shafts, ship propulsion systems, and heavy industrial machinery. A modern offshore wind turbine's drivetrain handles torques of several thousand kNm.

Category
Torque
Symbol
kN·m
Also known as
kNm kilonewton-metres

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kilonewton-meter (kN·m)?

1,000 newton-meters

How many Newton-meter (N·m) are in one Kilonewton-meter (kN·m)?

One Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) equals 1,000 Newton-meter (N·m).

How many Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf) are in one Kilonewton-meter (kN·m)?

One Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) equals 737.5621 Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf).

How many Inch-pound Force (in·lbf) are in one Kilonewton-meter (kN·m)?

One Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) equals 8,850.75 Inch-pound Force (in·lbf).

How do I convert Kilonewton-meter to Newton-meter?

To convert Kilonewton-meter to Newton-meter, multiply the value by 1,000 (1 kN·m = 1,000 N·m).