Engineering Unit Converters

Convert Pound-foot to Pound-inch

Use our accurate converter to change pound-foot into pound-inch. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change pound-foot to pound-inch, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Pound-foot = 12 Pound-inch

Pound-foot to Pound-inch
Pre-defined calculator for direct pound-foot to pound-inch conversion.
Pound-foot (lb-ft)
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Pound-inch (lb-in)
Formula: 1 Pound-foot = 12 Pound-inch

Unit Information

About Pound-foot

Definition: Pound-foot is the standard unit of torque in the Imperial and US Customary systems.

History: Represents one pound of force acting at a perpendicular distance of one foot from a pivot point.

Where it is used: Primary unit for automotive engine torque and fastener specs in the USA and UK.

Pound-foot to Pound-inch Conversion Table

Pound-foot [lbft]Pound-inch [lbin]
0.01 lbft0.12 lbin
0.1 lbft1.2 lbin
1 lbft12 lbin
2 lbft24 lbin
3 lbft36 lbin
5 lbft60 lbin
10 lbft120 lbin
20 lbft240 lbin
50 lbft600 lbin
100 lbft1,200 lbin
1000 lbft12,000 lbin

How to Convert Pound-foot to Pound-inch

Calculation: To convert pound-foot to pound-inch, multiply the value by the conversion factor (12).

Example: convert 15 lbft to lbin:
15 lbft = 15 × 12 lbin = 180 lbin

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