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Foot-pound force to Newton-meter
Convert Foot-pound force to Newton-meter and get the exact value instantly.
1 ft·lbf = 1.355817948 N·m
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About this conversion
To convert Foot-pound force to Newton-meter, multiply the number of Foot-pound force by 1.355817948.
Torque, the twisting force on a bolt or shaft, is given in newton-metres across most of the world but in foot-pounds and inch-pounds on US tools, so a workshop spec often needs converting.
Conversion table
| Foot-pound force (ft·lbf) | Newton-meter (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lbf | 1.355817948 N·m |
| 2 ft·lbf | 2.711635897 N·m |
| 5 ft·lbf | 6.779089742 N·m |
| 10 ft·lbf | 13.55817948 N·m |
| 100 ft·lbf | 135.5817948 N·m |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Foot-pound force value
Type any number into the Foot-pound force field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Newton-meter result
The amount in Newton-meter updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- Swap or keep exploring
Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.
Frequently asked
- How many Newton-meter are in one Foot-pound force?
- One Foot-pound force equals 1.355817948 N·m. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
- Do you upload the numbers I enter?
- No. The Foot-pound force to Newton-meter conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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