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Foot-Pound to Newton Meter

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Moment of Force Foot-Pound Newton Meter

1 foot-pound = 1.3558179483 newton-meters

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Conversion table

Selected lbf·ft values converted to N·m using the exact factor from this tool.

lbf·ft N·m
0.01 0.0135581795
0.1 0.1355817948
1 1.3558179483
2 2.7116358966
3 4.0674538449
5 6.7790897415
10 13.558179483
20 27.116358966
50 67.790897415
100 135.58179483
1,000 1,355.8179483

How to convert

Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.

1 lbf·ft = 1.3558179483 N·m

1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft

To convert foot-pound to newton meter, multiply by 1.3558179483.

To convert newton meter to foot-pound, multiply by 0.7375621493.

Example: convert 10 lbf·ft to N·m

10 × 1.3558179483 = 13.558179483 N·m

About these units

Short background on the units used in this conversion.

Foot-Pound (lbf·ft)

The foot-pound (lbf·ft) as moment of force is the turning effect of one pound-force one foot from the pivot — same numeric factor as torque foot-pounds but used for static moments.

Foot-pounds quantify bending moments on US beams, wrench leverage calculations, and static equilibrium problems in imperial units.

Newton Meter (N·m)

The newton-meter (N·m) as moment of force measures the turning effect of a force about a pivot or point — force times perpendicular distance, without implying rotation is being applied.

Moments about a beam support, door hinge, or lever pivot are expressed in newton-meters in statics and structural analysis.

Frequently asked questions

How many newton-meters are in one foot-pound?
One foot-pound equals 1.3558179483 newton-meters. Multiply your foot-pounds value by 1.3558179483 to convert to newton-meters.
What is the conversion formula?
N·m = lbf·ft × 1.3558179483

The reverse is lbf·ft = N·m × 0.7375621493, using the same exact factors as this converter.
Is this Foot-Pound to Newton Meter converter private?
Yes. All calculations run locally in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.

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