A bolt torqued to 20 Nxm equals what inch pounds?

[Scott]

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

[Dennis]

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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[Scott]

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...

[Carbon_Angus]

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"

[Scott]

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