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Foot-pound to Newton meter Converter
Use this page to convert foot-pound values into newton meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ft lbf = 1.3558179483314 N m
1 N m = 0.737562149277266 ft lbf
Example: 120 ft lbf = 162.698153799768 N m
Foot-pound
A foot-pound is the work done by one pound-force through one foot.
History: It developed from customary force and length measures.
Current use: Foot-pounds are used in mechanical work, torque references, and ballistics.
Also written as ft lbf, ft-lb, ft lb, foot pound, foot pounds.
Newton meter
A newton meter equals the work done by one newton through one meter.
History: It follows directly from SI force and length units.
Current use: Newton meters are used for work, torque-related references, and engineering calculations.
Also written as N m, Nm, newton-meter, newton meters, newton-metres.
Foot-pound to Newton meter table
| Foot-pound [ft lbf] | Newton meter [N m] |
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| 0.01 ft lbf | 0.013558179483314 N m |
| 0.1 ft lbf | 0.13558179483314 N m |
| 1 ft lbf | 1.3558179483314 N m |
| 2 ft lbf | 2.7116358966628 N m |
| 5 ft lbf | 6.779089741657 N m |
| 10 ft lbf | 13.558179483314 N m |
| 20 ft lbf | 27.116358966628 N m |
| 50 ft lbf | 67.79089741657 N m |
| 100 ft lbf | 135.58179483314 N m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Newton meter (N m) are in one Foot-pound (ft lbf)?
One Foot-pound equals 1.3558179483314 Newton meter.
How do you convert Foot-pound to Newton meter?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 1.3558179483314 to get the result in Newton meter.
How do you convert Newton meter back to Foot-pound?
Multiply the Newton meter value by 0.737562149277266 to get back to Foot-pound.
What is 120 Foot-pound in Newton meter?
120 Foot-pound equals 162.698153799768 Newton meter.
