Newton Meter (N·m)
The newton-meter is the SI unit of torque and also of energy when used as work — one newton applied over one meter.
Newton-meters specify bolt torque in automotive manuals and mechanical engineering worldwide.
Newton Meter to Foot-Pound
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1 newton meter = 0.7375621493 foot-pounds
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Conversion table
Selected N·m values converted to ft·lbf using the exact factor from this tool.
| N·m | ft·lbf |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0073756215 |
| 0.1 | 0.0737562149 |
| 1 | 0.7375621493 |
| 2 | 1.4751242986 |
| 3 | 2.2126864479 |
| 5 | 3.6878107465 |
| 10 | 7.3756214929 |
| 20 | 14.7512429859 |
| 50 | 36.8781074647 |
| 100 | 73.7562149294 |
| 1,000 | 737.5621492943 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 N·m = 0.7375621493 ft·lbf
1 ft·lbf = 1.3558179483 N·m
To convert newton meter to foot-pound, multiply by 0.7375621493.
To convert foot-pound to newton meter, multiply by 1.3558179483.
Example: convert 10 N·m to ft·lbf
10 × 0.7375621493 = 7.3756214929 ft·lbf
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Foot-Pound (ft·lbf)
A foot-pound is the work done by one pound-force moving through one foot — about 1.356 joules.
Foot-pounds rate torque on US wrenches, ballistics muzzle energy, and mechanical work in imperial engineering.
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in one newton meter?
One newton meter equals 0.7375621493 foot-pounds. Multiply your newton-meters value by 0.7375621493 to convert to foot-pounds.
What is the conversion formula?
ft·lbf = N·m × 0.7375621493The reverse is
N·m = ft·lbf × 1.3558179483, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Newton Meter to Foot-Pound converter private?
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