Pound-feet (lb-ft)	Kilonewton-meters (kN·m)
1 lb-ft	0.001356 kN·m
2 lb-ft	0.002712 kN·m
5 lb-ft	0.006779 kN·m
10 lb-ft	0.01356 kN·m
25 lb-ft	0.0339 kN·m
50 lb-ft	0.06779 kN·m
100 lb-ft	0.1356 kN·m
250 lb-ft	0.339 kN·m
500 lb-ft	0.6779 kN·m
1000 lb-ft	1.3558 kN·m

Convert Pound-feet to Kilonewton-meters

Convert pound-feet to kilonewton-meters (lb-ft to kN·m) with our instant calculator. 1 lb-ft = 0.001356 kN·m. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Pound-feet to Kilonewton-meters (lb-ft to kN·m)

1 Pound-foot (lb-ft) is equal to 0.001356 Kilonewton-meters (kN·m). Multiply the pound-foot value by 0.001355817948

Quick Answer 1 lb-ft = 0.001356 kN·m

Formula kN·m = lb-ft × 0.001355817948

Inverse Factor 1 kN·m = 737.562149 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 Kilonewton-meters (kN·m): Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in heavy industrial, wind turbines & structural. Relative to the torque base unit, 1 kN·m equals 1000 Newton-meters (N·m).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Kilonewton-meters to Pound-feet (kN·m to lb-ft) calculator (1 kN·m = 737.562149 lb-ft).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (lb-ft to kN·m)

Convert 5 Pound-feet to Kilonewton-meters: Applying the formula (kN·m = lb-ft × 0.001355817948): starting with 5 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 0.001355817948 to get 0.0068 kN·m.
Convert 10 Pound-feet to Kilonewton-meters: Applying the formula (kN·m = lb-ft × 0.001355817948): starting with 10 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 0.001355817948 to get 0.0136 kN·m.
Convert 50 Pound-feet to Kilonewton-meters: Applying the formula (kN·m = lb-ft × 0.001355817948): starting with 50 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 0.001355817948 to get 0.0678 kN·m.

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 kilonewton-meters.

How many kilonewton-meters are in 1 pound-foot?

There are 0.001356 kilonewton-meters (kN·m) in 1 pound-foot (lb-ft). Conversely, 1 kilonewton-meter equals 737.562149 pound-feet.

How do you convert pound-feet to kilonewton-meters?

To convert pound-feet (lb-ft) to kilonewton-meters (kN·m), use the formula: kN·m = lb-ft × 0.001355817948. Multiply the pound-foot value by 0.001355817948. For example, 10 lb-ft equals 0.0136 kN·m.

How do I convert back from kilonewton-meters to pound-feet?

To convert in the reverse direction from kilonewton-meters (kN·m) to pound-feet (lb-ft), use the inverse formula: lb-ft = kN·m × 737.5621493. Multiply the kilonewton-meter value by 737.5621493 (1 kN·m = 737.562149 lb-ft).

What is the difference between pound-foot (lb-ft) and kilonewton-meter (kN·m)?

Both pound-foot and kilonewton-meter 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). Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in heavy industrial, wind turbines & structural. Relative to the torque base unit, 1 kN·m equals 1000 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.