Convert Newton-meters to Pound-feet
1 newton-meter (N·m) equals 0.7375621493 pound-feet (lbf·ft).
1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Newton-meter to Pound-foot
- 1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft
- 1 lbf·ft = 1.355817948 N·m
- Example: convert 100 N·m to lbf·ft: 100 N·m = 100 × 0.7375621493 lbf·ft = 73.75621493 lbf·ft
Formula
lbf·ft = N·m × 0.7375621492773
or lbf·ft = N·m ÷ 1.355817948331
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 N·m = 1 N × 1 m = 1 kg·m²·s⁻²
- 1 lbf·ft = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.3048 m = 1.3558179483314 N·m
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Newton-meter definition: newton-meter; Pound-foot definition: pound-foot.
Worked examples
- A wheel-nut torque of 120 N·m is 88.50745791 lbf·ft.
120 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 88.50745791 lbf·ft - An engine torque of 400 N·m is 295.0248597 lbf·ft.
400 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 295.0248597 lbf·ft
Newton-meter to Pound-foot conversion table
| Newton-meters (N·m) | Pound-feet (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 N·m | 0.7375621493 lbf·ft |
| 2 N·m | 1.475124299 lbf·ft |
| 5 N·m | 3.687810746 lbf·ft |
| 10 N·m | 7.375621493 lbf·ft |
| 12 N·m | 8.850745791 lbf·ft |
| 20 N·m | 14.75124299 lbf·ft |
| 25 N·m | 18.43905373 lbf·ft |
| 30 N·m | 22.12686448 lbf·ft |
| 40 N·m | 29.50248597 lbf·ft |
| 50 N·m | 36.87810746 lbf·ft |
| 80 N·m | 59.00497194 lbf·ft |
| 100 N·m | 73.75621493 lbf·ft |
| 120 N·m | 88.50745791 lbf·ft |
| 150 N·m | 110.6343224 lbf·ft |
| 200 N·m | 147.5124299 lbf·ft |
| 300 N·m | 221.2686448 lbf·ft |
| 400 N·m | 295.0248597 lbf·ft |
| 500 N·m | 368.7810746 lbf·ft |
Where it's used
Metric torque specifications are converted to pound-feet for US torque wrenches and service manuals. 1 N·m is about 0.7376 lbf·ft.
Newton-meter to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 N·m equals |
|---|---|
| newton-meter to kilonewton-meter | 0.001 kN·m |
| newton-meter to newton-centimeter | 100 N·cm |
| newton-meter to pound-foot | 0.7375621493 lbf·ft |
| newton-meter to pound-inch | 8.850745791 lbf·in |
| newton-meter to ounce-inch | 141.6119327 ozf·in |
| newton-meter to kilogram-force meter | 0.1019716213 kgf·m |
| newton-meter to kilogram-force centimeter | 10.19716213 kgf·cm |
| newton-meter to dyne-centimeter | 10000000 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many ft-lb is 1 N·m?
1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft.
How many pound-feet are in 1 newton-meter?
1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft.
How do I convert newton-meters to pound-feet?
Multiply the value in N·m by 0.7375621493, or divide it by 1.355817948. For example, 100 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 73.75621493 lbf·ft.
Is the N·m to lbf·ft conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 5, derived units expressed with special names.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound-force foot (lbf·ft)".
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