Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

newton-meter

noun

ˈnjuːtənˈmiːtə

Definition

A unit of measure for torque or moment of force in the International System of Units (SI).

Examples

When tightening bolts, a torque wrench is often set to a specific value in newton-meters.
The engine produces a torque of 300 newton-meters, allowing it to accelerate quickly.

Meaning

The newton-meter quantifies the rotational effect of a force applied at a distance from a pivot point, indicating how much force is needed to rotate an object around that point.