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Provide the torque (Nm) and rotational speed (RPM) to compute power in kilowatts. You can also enter any two fields below and we’ll solve the third.
Nm to kW Formula
Use the relationship between torque, speed, and power to convert Newton-meters to kilowatts.
P = \frac{T \times 2 \pi \times RPM}{60 \times 1000} \quad \text{(kW)}Variables:
- P is power in kilowatts (kW)
- T is torque in Newton-meters (Nm)
- RPM is rotational speed in revolutions per minute
Tip: A handy shortcut is kW ≈ T × RPM / 9550 (because 9550 ≈ 60×1000 / 2π).
| Torque (Nm) | Power (kW) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 0.785 |
| 10 | 1.571 |
| 15 | 2.356 |
| 20 | 3.142 |
| 30 | 4.713 |
| 40 | 6.284 |
| 50 | 7.854 |
| 75 | 11.781 |
| 100 | 15.707 |
| 125 | 19.634 |
| 150 | 23.561 |
| 200 | 31.415 |
| 250 | 39.268 |
| 300 | 47.122 |
| * Rounded to 3 decimals. Uses kW = Nm × RPM ÷ 9550. Assumed RPM: 1500. At 1500 RPM: 1 Nm ≈ 0.157 kW. | |
How to Calculate kW from Nm
- Note the torque T in Newton-meters and the speed RPM.
- Apply
kW = (T × 2π × RPM) / (60 × 1000)or the shortcutkW ≈ T × RPM / 9550. - Compute power in kilowatts and verify with the calculator above.
Example: With T = 120 Nm at 1500 RPM, power ≈ 120 × 1500 / 9550 = 18.85 kW.

