>I would like to ask for some help from some of you "Physics Types." I have
>been told that a "Newton/Meter" (or "Meter/Newton") is the metric
>equivalent of foot/pound.
>
>1. Is this true?
Almost.
The correct term is N.m ('Newton multiplied by meter', as opposed to what
you write, that is:
'Newton divided by meter').
The older unit being kg.m ('kilogram multiplied by meter') which is not
scientfically correct [especially in Germany they are sometimes a bit itchy
about this].
>2. And if it is, does anyone know how to convert foot/pounds to
>newton/meters (or whatever).
>
My MGB Workshop Manual gives torque wrench settings both in
lb.ft and kg.m,
e.g. 30 lb.ft equals 4.15 kg.m, this is almost the same as 42 N.m
(as 10 N practically equals 1 kg).
If you want to know the torque wrench setting of any bolts or nuts that are
NOT in your workshop manual, get a copy of the Gedore tool catalog and see the
last pages there.
>I need to know so I can use the correct settings on my
>"Drehmomentschleussel" (Torque Wrench). I wouldn"t want to torque
>something too little or too much on my LBC.
>
>
Bert
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