Definition:Newton-Metre
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Definition
The newton-metre is the SI unit of torque.
It is defined as being the torque resulting from a force of $1$ newton applied perpendicularly to the end of a moment arm that is $1$ metre long.
Conversion Factors
Definition:Newton-Metre/Conversion Factors
Symbol
- $\mathrm {N \cdot m}$
The symbol for the newton-metre is $\mathrm {N \cdot m}$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {N \cdot m} .
Base Units
Definition:Newton-Metre/Base Units
Source of Name
This entry was named for Isaac Newton.
Sources
- 1969: J.C. Anderson, D.M. Hum, B.G. Neal and J.H. Whitelaw: Data and Formulae for Engineering Students (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $2.$ Unit Conversion Factors