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Pound-force foot to Newton meter Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 lbf ft = 1.3558179483314 N m

1 N m = 0.737562149277266 lbf ft

Example: 50 lbf ft = 67.79089741657 N m

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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

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 to Newton meter table

Pound-force foot [lbf ft]Newton meter [N m]
0.01 lbf ft0.013558179483314 N m
0.1 lbf ft0.13558179483314 N m
1 lbf ft1.3558179483314 N m
2 lbf ft2.7116358966628 N m
5 lbf ft6.779089741657 N m
10 lbf ft13.558179483314 N m
20 lbf ft27.116358966628 N m
50 lbf ft67.79089741657 N m
100 lbf ft135.58179483314 N m

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Pound-force foot equals 1.3558179483314 Newton meter.

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

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

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

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

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

    50 Pound-force foot equals 67.79089741657 Newton meter.