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Newton meter to Pound-force foot Converter

Use this page to convert newton meter values into pound-force foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Newton meter

A newton meter is torque produced by one newton acting at a one-meter lever arm.

History: Torque measurement combines force and perpendicular distance from an axis of rotation.

Current use: Newton meters are used in motors, fasteners, shafts, robotics, and mechanical design.

Also written as N m, Nm, N-m, newton-meter, newton meters, newton-metres.

Pound-force foot

A pound-force foot is represented in this converter as 1.355817948331 newton meters.

History: It comes from US customary force and distance units.

Current use: Pound-force feet are used for engines, torque wrenches, fasteners, and automotive specs.

Also written as lbf ft, lb ft, ft lb, ft-lb, pound foot, pound-feet.

Newton meter to Pound-force foot table

Newton meter [N m]Pound-force foot [lbf ft]
0.01 N m0.00737562149277266 lbf ft
0.1 N m0.0737562149277266 lbf ft
1 N m0.737562149277266 lbf ft
2 N m1.47512429855453 lbf ft
5 N m3.68781074638633 lbf ft
10 N m7.37562149277266 lbf ft
20 N m14.7512429855453 lbf ft
50 N m36.8781074638633 lbf ft
100 N m73.7562149277266 lbf ft

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Pound-force foot (lbf ft) are in one Newton meter (N m)?

    One Newton meter equals 0.737562149277266 Pound-force foot.

  • How do you convert Newton meter to Pound-force foot?

    Multiply the Newton meter value by 0.737562149277266 to get the result in Pound-force foot.

  • How do you convert Pound-force foot back to Newton meter?

    Multiply the Pound-force foot value by 1.3558179483314 to get back to Newton meter.

  • What is 50 Newton meter in Pound-force foot?

    50 Newton meter equals 36.8781074638633 Pound-force foot.