Pound-feet to Newton-meters Converter
Convert pound-feet to newton-meters instantly with this free pound-feet to newton-meters converter. Enter any value to get an accurate torque conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 pound-foot in newton-meters?
1 pound-foot is equal to 1.35581795 newton-meters.
1 × 1.35581795 = 1.35581795 newton-meters
1 pound-foot = 1.355817948 newton-meters
Pound-feet to Newton-meters formula
N·m = lb·ft × 1.35581795
The pound-feet to newton-meters conversion factor is 1.35581794833, which is exact by definition. 1 pound-foot = 1.35581794833 newton-meters, and 1 newton-meter = 0.737562149277 pound-feet.
Worked examples
- 2 pound-feet = 2.7116359 newton-meters — 2 × 1.35581795 = 2.7116359 newton-meters
- 6 pound-feet = 8.13490769 newton-meters — 6 × 1.35581795 = 8.13490769 newton-meters
- 10 pound-feet = 13.5581795 newton-meters — 10 × 1.35581795 = 13.5581795 newton-meters
Pound-feet to Newton-meters conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Pound-feet (lb·ft) | Newton-meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb·ft | 1.3558179 N·m |
| 2 lb·ft | 2.7116359 N·m |
| 3 lb·ft | 4.0674538 N·m |
| 4 lb·ft | 5.4232718 N·m |
| 5 lb·ft | 6.7790897 N·m |
| 6 lb·ft | 8.1349077 N·m |
| 7 lb·ft | 9.4907256 N·m |
| 8 lb·ft | 10.846544 N·m |
| 9 lb·ft | 12.202362 N·m |
| 10 lb·ft | 13.558179 N·m |
| 12 lb·ft | 16.269815 N·m |
| 15 lb·ft | 20.337269 N·m |
| 20 lb·ft | 27.116359 N·m |
| 25 lb·ft | 33.895449 N·m |
| 30 lb·ft | 40.674538 N·m |
| 50 lb·ft | 67.790897 N·m |
| 75 lb·ft | 101.68635 N·m |
| 100 lb·ft | 135.58179 N·m |
| 500 lb·ft | 677.90897 N·m |
| 1,000 lb·ft | 1,355.8179 N·m |
When you need to convert pound-feet to newton-meters
- Comparing specifications written for a different market.
- Checking a figure quoted in an unfamiliar unit before acting on it.
- Converting values consistently across a spreadsheet, report or shopping list.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 pound-foot = 1.35582 newton-meters, the answer should be larger than the number you started with.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
Round only at the end, and only to the precision your task actually needs. The converter above keeps full double precision internally and rounds for display.
How these units are defined
- Pound-foot (lb·ft): The standard US torque unit for engines and fasteners. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Newton-meter (N·m): The SI unit of torque. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 pound-foot in newton-meters?
- 1 pound-foot is equal to 1.35581795 newton-meters.
- How many pound-feet are in one newton-meter?
- There are 0.737562149 pound-feet in 1 newton-meter.
- How do you convert pound-feet to newton-meters?
- Multiply the number of pound-feet by 1.35581795 — or use the formula N·m = lb·ft × 1.35581795.
- What is 6 pound-feet in newton-meters?
- 6 pound-feet is 8.13490769 newton-meters. 6 × 1.35581795 = 8.13490769 newton-meters.
- Is the pound-feet to newton-meters conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 1.35581794833 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.