1 ft·lb equals 1.35582 N·m. To convert ft·lb to N·m, multiply the value by 1.35582; divide by 1.35582 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert ft·lb to N·m?
The conversion formula is N·m = ft·lb × 1.35582. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
ft·lb to N·m conversion table
| ft·lb | N·m |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb | 1.35582 N·m |
| 5 ft·lb | 6.77909 N·m |
| 10 ft·lb | 13.5582 N·m |
| 25 ft·lb | 33.8954 N·m |
| 50 ft·lb | 67.7909 N·m |
| 100 ft·lb | 135.582 N·m |
What is ft·lb (ft·lb)?
The pound-foot (ft·lb, or lb·ft) is the imperial torque unit: one pound of force at one foot. It is standard in the US and equals about 1.356 N·m.
What is N·m (N·m)?
The newton-metre (N·m) is the SI unit of torque: one newton of force applied one metre from the pivot. It is the standard for tightening specifications in Europe.
Why convert ft·lb to N·m?
Torque is rotational force. Europe uses newton-metres (N·m), the US uses pound-feet (ft·lb) and pound-inches (in·lb), and older specs use kilogram-force metres (kgf·m). Mechanics convert between them constantly.
One newton-metre equals about 0.7376 pound-feet (ft·lb); conversely 1 ft·lb = 1.3558 N·m. Car wheel bolts are typically torqued to roughly 110 N·m (about 81 ft·lb).
How to convert ft·lb to N·m
- Enter the value in ft·lb into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in N·m instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (N·m to ft·lb).
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