Engineering Unit Converters

Convert Pound-foot to Newton-meter

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Pound-foot = 1.35582 Newton-meter

Pound-foot to Newton-meter
Pre-defined calculator for direct pound-foot to newton-meter conversion.
Pound-foot (lb-ft)
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Newton-meter (Nm)
Formula: 1 Pound-foot = 1.35582 Newton-meter

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 Newton-meter Conversion Table

Pound-foot [lbft]Newton-meter [nm]
0.01 lbft0.0135582 nm
0.1 lbft0.135582 nm
1 lbft1.35582 nm
2 lbft2.71164 nm
3 lbft4.06746 nm
5 lbft6.7791 nm
10 lbft13.5582 nm
20 lbft27.1164 nm
50 lbft67.791 nm
100 lbft135.582 nm
1000 lbft1,355.82 nm

How to Convert Pound-foot to Newton-meter

Calculation: To convert pound-foot to newton-meter, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1.35582).

Example: convert 15 lbft to nm:
15 lbft = 15 × 1.35582 nm = 20.3373 nm

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