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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Scott on May 29, 2003, 02:01:18 pm

Title: A bolt torqued to 20 Nxm equals what inch pounds?
Post by: Scott on May 29, 2003, 02:01:18 pm

I did a quick Google on this and found no direct ways to convert, so thanks in advance!

Title: Re: A bolt torqued to 20 Nxm equals what inch poun
Post by: Dennis on May 29, 2003, 02:12:16 pm

well, since 1 newton is equal to .22 pounds, and 1 meter is equal to 39.37 inches, 20 N-m of torque is equal to about 173 in-lbs. of course my students would get on me for using too many significant figures in the answer so anywhere between 170 and 175 in-lbs. should work for you.
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Title: Re: A bolt torqued to 20 Nxm equals what inch poun
Post by: Scott on May 29, 2003, 02:23:44 pm

Thanks Dennis-wow that's a scary number considering the bolt is the next size smaller than our rear shock bolt which calls for 150 inch pounds!  I'll torque and pray...

Title: Re: A bolt torqued to 20 Nxm equals what inch poun
Post by: Carbon_Angus on May 29, 2003, 03:40:42 pm

this what I got and where i got it....that smaller than a shock bolt thingy...got me looking....



ftp://http://www.productiontoolco.com/torqConvChart.html



that is a lotta torque!!
hope you are a good "prayer"

Title: Re: A bolt torqued to 20 Nxm equals what inch poun
Post by: Scott on May 30, 2003, 04:41:43 pm

Thanks-put it in my favorites for future use.  Also decided my praying isn't what it used to be and settled for 120 inch pounds :)