Pound-feet (lb-ft)	Newton-meters (N·m)
1 lb-ft	1.3558 N·m
2 lb-ft	2.7116 N·m
5 lb-ft	6.7791 N·m
10 lb-ft	13.5582 N·m
25 lb-ft	33.8954 N·m
50 lb-ft	67.7909 N·m
100 lb-ft	135.5818 N·m
250 lb-ft	338.9545 N·m
500 lb-ft	677.909 N·m
1000 lb-ft	1355.82 N·m

Convert Pound-feet to Newton-meters

Convert pound-feet to newton-meters (lb-ft to N·m) with our instant calculator. 1 lb-ft = 1.355818 N·m. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Pound-feet to Newton-meters (lb-ft to N·m)

1 Pound-foot (lb-ft) is equal to 1.355818 Newton-meters (N·m). Multiply the pound-foot value by 1.355817948

Quick Answer 1 lb-ft = 1.355818 N·m

Formula N·m = lb-ft × 1.355817948

Inverse Factor 1 N·m = 0.737562 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 Newton-meters (N·m): Newton-meter (N·m) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in si metric standard. The newton-meter (N·m) serves as the primary reference base unit for the torque domain.

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Newton-meters to Pound-feet (N·m to lb-ft) calculator (1 N·m = 0.737562 lb-ft).

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

Convert 5 Pound-feet to Newton-meters: Applying the formula (N·m = lb-ft × 1.355817948): starting with 5 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 1.355817948 to get 6.7791 N·m.
Convert 10 Pound-feet to Newton-meters: Applying the formula (N·m = lb-ft × 1.355817948): starting with 10 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 1.355817948 to get 13.5582 N·m.
Convert 50 Pound-feet to Newton-meters: Applying the formula (N·m = lb-ft × 1.355817948): starting with 50 lb-ft, multiply the pound-foot value by 1.355817948 to get 67.7909 N·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 newton-meters.

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

There are 1.355818 newton-meters (N·m) in 1 pound-foot (lb-ft). Conversely, 1 newton-meter equals 0.737562 pound-feet.

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

To convert pound-feet (lb-ft) to newton-meters (N·m), use the formula: N·m = lb-ft × 1.355817948. Multiply the pound-foot value by 1.355817948. For example, 10 lb-ft equals 13.5582 N·m.

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

To convert in the reverse direction from newton-meters (N·m) to pound-feet (lb-ft), use the inverse formula: lb-ft = N·m × 0.7375621493. Multiply the newton-meter value by 0.7375621493 (1 N·m = 0.737562 lb-ft).

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

Both pound-foot and newton-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). Newton-meter (N·m) is a unit in the Torque measurement category. It is widely used in si metric standard. The newton-meter (N·m) serves as the primary reference base unit for the torque domain.

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.