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Convert pound-feet (lb-ft) to newton-meters (N·m). The pound-foot (lb-ft) is the US torque unit for engines and fasteners — one pound of force on a one-foot lever. The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI torque unit — what metric torque wrenches and European car specs use. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
1.35582 N·m
in newton-meters (newton-meter)
To convert pound-feet to newton-meters, multiply the pound-foot value by 1.35582.
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| Pound-feet (lb-ft) | Newton-meters (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.35582 |
| 2 | 2.71164 |
| 3 | 4.06745 |
| 4 | 5.42327 |
| 5 | 6.77909 |
| 10 | 13.5582 |
| 20 | 27.1164 |
| 50 | 67.7909 |
| 100 | 135.582 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many newton-meters are in a pound-foot?
One pound-foot equals 1.35582 newton-meters (1 lb-ft = 1.35582 N·m). So to go from pound-feet to newton-meters, multiply the pound-foot value by 1.35582.
What is the formula to convert pound-feet to newton-meters?
To convert pound-feet to newton-meters, multiply the pound-foot value by 1.35582. For example, 10 lb-ft is 13.5582 N·m.
What is 80 pound-feet in newton-meters?
80 pound-feet — typical car wheel lug-nut torque — is 108.465 newton-meters. The converter above works for any value, entirely in your browser.
Is the pound-foot to newton-meter conversion exact?
The factor used here is the defined value: 1 lb-ft = 1.355817948 N·m. Results are rounded to six significant digits for readability, so for high-precision work use the full factor.
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