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Newton meter to Foot-pound Converter
Use this page to convert newton meter values into foot-pound, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 N m = 0.737562149277266 ft lbf
1 ft lbf = 1.3558179483314 N m
Example: 120 N m = 88.5074579132719 ft lbf
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
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 to Foot-pound table
| Newton meter [N m] | Foot-pound [ft lbf] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 N m | 0.00737562149277266 ft lbf |
| 0.1 N m | 0.0737562149277266 ft lbf |
| 1 N m | 0.737562149277266 ft lbf |
| 2 N m | 1.47512429855453 ft lbf |
| 5 N m | 3.68781074638633 ft lbf |
| 10 N m | 7.37562149277266 ft lbf |
| 20 N m | 14.7512429855453 ft lbf |
| 50 N m | 36.8781074638633 ft lbf |
| 100 N m | 73.7562149277266 ft lbf |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-pound (ft lbf) are in one Newton meter (N m)?
One Newton meter equals 0.737562149277266 Foot-pound.
How do you convert Newton meter to Foot-pound?
Multiply the Newton meter value by 0.737562149277266 to get the result in Foot-pound.
How do you convert Foot-pound back to Newton meter?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 1.3558179483314 to get back to Newton meter.
What is 120 Newton meter in Foot-pound?
120 Newton meter equals 88.5074579132719 Foot-pound.