ft-lb to Nm Converter

Convert Foot-pounds to Newton-meters instantly

Formula:

Nm = ft-lb × 1.355818

1 foot-pound = 1.355818 newton-meters

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ft-lb to Nm (Foot-pounds → Newton-meters)

1. Core Idea

ft-lb and Nm are the same kind of quantity (torque/work) in different systems. 1 ft-lb = 1.355818 Nm. Multiply by 1.355818 to get Nm; divide (or ×0.737562) to go back.

2. Formula

Main: Nm = ft-lb × 1.355818

Reverse: ft-lb = Nm ÷ 1.355818 (≈ Nm × 0.737562)

Factor comes from exact foot (0.3048 m) and pound‑force (4.448221615 N).

3. Quick Values

  • 1 ft-lb → 1.356 Nm
  • 5 ft-lb → 6.780 Nm
  • 10 ft-lb → 13.56 Nm
  • 25 ft-lb → 33.90 Nm
  • 50 ft-lb → 67.79 Nm
  • 75 ft-lb → 101.69 Nm
  • 100 ft-lb → 135.58 Nm
  • 300 ft-lb → 406.75 Nm

4. 3-Step Example

Example: 120 ft-lb → ? Nm

  1. Formula: Nm = ft-lb × 1.355818
  2. Plug in: 120 × 1.355818
  3. Answer: 162.698 ≈ 162.70 Nm

5. Where It’s Used

Torque specs (wheels, engines), assembly, fasteners, tool calibration, cross‑system documentation.

6. Accuracy & Tips

  • Full precision: 1.355818; mental: 1.356.
  • Round to spec granularity (0.1 Nm or whole ft-lb).
  • Many wrenches dual‑scale—no manual conversion needed.
  • Nm numerically equals J, but context is torque.

7. More Examples

ft-lbNm
810.8465
1824.4047
4256.9436
180244.047

8. FAQ

Is ft-lb the same as lb-ft?

Yes—just reversed order. Pick one style and stay consistent.

Does 1 N·m always equal 1 J?

Numerically yes; context differs (torque vs energy).