# Configuring the Displayed Torque Unit

Choose the unit to use for torque values and results. Torque results are displayed in the chosen unit both after a tightening is performed and when stored in the results list.

To change the torque unit used in the controller GUI:

1. On the home view, go to the Settings tab, select Preferences on the left pane and go to the Torque Units window.

2. Select the ellipsis icon beside the name of the unit currently in use.

3. Choose a unit from the list.

   The torque unit change will take effect immediately.

   Available torque units
   Unit | Description
   --- | ---
   cNm | centinewton metre
   dNm | decinewton metre
   Nm | newton metre
   kNm | kilonewton metre
   in·lbf | inch-pound force
   ft·lbf | foot-pound force
   in·ozf | inch ounce-force
   ft·ozf | foot ounce-force
   gf·cm | gram-force centimetre
   kgf·cm | kilogram-force centimetre
   kgf·m | kilogram-force metre