Pound-feet (lb-ft)	Pound-inches (lb-in)
1 lb-ft	12 lb-in
2 lb-ft	24 lb-in
5 lb-ft	60 lb-in
10 lb-ft	120 lb-in
25 lb-ft	300 lb-in
50 lb-ft	600 lb-in
100 lb-ft	1200 lb-in
250 lb-ft	3000 lb-in
500 lb-ft	6000 lb-in
1000 lb-ft	12000 lb-in

Convert Pound-feet to Pound-inches

Convert pound-feet to pound-inches (lb-ft to lb-in) with our instant calculator. 1 lb-ft = 12 lb-in. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Pound-feet to Pound-inches (lb-ft to lb-in)

1 Pound-foot (lb-ft) is equal to 12 Pound-inches (lb-in). Multiply the pound-foot value by 12

Quick Answer 1 lb-ft = 12 lb-in

Formula lb-in = lb-ft × 12

Inverse Factor 1 lb-in = 0.083333 lb-ft

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The standard SI unit of torque is the newton-meter (N·m), defined as the moment resulting from a one-newton force applied perpendicularly to a one-meter moment arm.

About Pound-feet (lb-ft): Pound-foot (lb-ft) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in us automotive lug nuts & engine specs. Relative to the torque base unit, 1 lb-ft equals 1.355818 Newton-meters (N·m).

About Pound-inches (lb-in): Pound-inch (lb-in) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in bicycle torque & small fasteners. Relative to the torque base unit, 1 lb-in equals 0.112985 Newton-meters (N·m).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Pound-inches to Pound-feet (lb-in to lb-ft) calculator (1 lb-in = 0.083333 lb-ft).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (lb-ft to lb-in)

Convert 5 Pound-feet to Pound-inches: Applying the formula (lb-in = lb-ft × 12): starting with 5 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 12 to get 60 lb-in.
Convert 10 Pound-feet to Pound-inches: Applying the formula (lb-in = lb-ft × 12): starting with 10 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 12 to get 120 lb-in.
Convert 50 Pound-feet to Pound-inches: Applying the formula (lb-in = lb-ft × 12): starting with 50 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 12 to get 600 lb-in.

Popular Torque Conversions

Newton-meter ⇄ Pound-foot

Multiply Newton-meters by ~0.737562 to get foot-pounds (lb-ft).

Pound-foot ⇄ Newton-meter

Multiply foot-pounds by ~1.355818 to convert to Newton-meters (N·m).

Pound-foot ⇄ Pound-inch

1 foot-pound equals exactly 12 inch-pounds (lb-in).

Pound-inch ⇄ Pound-foot

Divide inch-pounds by 12 to convert to foot-pounds (lb-ft).

Kilogram-force Meter ⇄ Newton-meter

1 kilogram-force meter equals exactly 9.80665 Newton-meters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting pound-feet to pound-inches.

How many pound-inches are in 1 pound-foot?

There are 12 pound-inches (lb-in) in 1 pound-foot (lb-ft). Conversely, 1 pound-inch equals 0.083333 pound-feet.

How do you convert pound-feet to pound-inches?

To convert pound-feet (lb-ft) to pound-inches (lb-in), use the formula: lb-in = lb-ft × 12. Multiply the pound-foot value by 12. For example, 10 lb-ft equals 120 lb-in.

How do I convert back from pound-inches to pound-feet?

To convert in the reverse direction from pound-inches (lb-in) to pound-feet (lb-ft), use the inverse formula: lb-ft = lb-in / 12. Divide the pound-inch value by 12 (1 lb-in = 0.083333 lb-ft).

What is the difference between pound-foot (lb-ft) and pound-inch (lb-in)?

Both pound-foot and pound-inch measure torque. Pound-foot (lb-ft) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in us automotive lug nuts & engine specs. Relative to the torque base unit, 1 lb-ft equals 1.355818 Newton-meters (N·m). Pound-inch (lb-in) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in bicycle torque & small fasteners. Relative to the torque base unit, 1 lb-in equals 0.112985 Newton-meters (N·m).

How do you convert Newton-meters (N·m) to foot-pounds (ft-lb)?

Multiply the torque value in N·m by 0.737562 (or divide by 1.355818). For example, 100 N·m is equal to approximately 73.76 lb-ft.