Moment of Force Converter
Moment of force measures the tendency of a force to rotate an object about a point, equal to the force multiplied by its lever arm. The SI unit is the newton-metre. It has the same dimensions as torque; "moment" is the usual term in structural engineering and statics.
1 Newton-Meter = 0.7375621493 Pound-Force-Foot
How to convert Newton-Meter to Pound-Force-Foot
One Newton-Meter equals 0.7375621493 Pound-Force-Foot, so multiply any value in N·m by 0.7375621493 to get lbf·ft. To convert back, divide by 0.7375621493 — or multiply by 1.355817948.
lbf·ft = N·m × 0.7375621493
Example: 25 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 18.43905373 lbf·ft.
Newton-Meter to Pound-Force-Foot table
| Newton-Meter (N·m) | Pound-Force-Foot (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7375621493 |
| 2 | 1.475124299 |
| 3 | 2.212686448 |
| 4 | 2.950248597 |
| 5 | 3.687810746 |
| 10 | 7.375621493 |
| 15 | 11.06343224 |
| 20 | 14.75124299 |
| 25 | 18.43905373 |
| 50 | 36.87810746 |
| 75 | 55.3171612 |
| 100 | 73.75621493 |
| 250 | 184.3905373 |
| 500 | 368.7810746 |
| 1,000 | 737.5621493 |
Pound-Force-Foot to Newton-Meter table
| Pound-Force-Foot (lbf·ft) | Newton-Meter (N·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.355817948 |
| 2 | 2.711635897 |
| 3 | 4.067453845 |
| 4 | 5.423271793 |
| 5 | 6.779089742 |
| 10 | 13.55817948 |
| 15 | 20.33726922 |
| 20 | 27.11635897 |
| 25 | 33.89544871 |
| 50 | 67.79089742 |
| 75 | 101.6863461 |
| 100 | 135.5817948 |
| 250 | 338.9544871 |
| 500 | 677.9089742 |
| 1,000 | 1,355.817948 |
Moment of Force units at a glance
All 11 units this converter supports, each expressed in Newton-Meter (N·m) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in N·m | 1 N·m in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Meter | N·m | 1 | 1 |
| Newton-Centimeter | N·cm | 0.01 | 100 |
| Newton-Millimeter | N·mm | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Kilonewton-Meter | kN·m | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Meganewton-Meter | MN·m | 1,000,000 | 0.000001 |
| Kilogram-Force-Meter | kgf·m | 9.80665 | 0.1019716213 |
| Kilogram-Force-Centimeter | kgf·cm | 0.0980665 | 10.19716213 |
| Pound-Force-Foot | lbf·ft | 1.355817948 | 0.7375621493 |
| Pound-Force-Inch | lbf·in | 0.112984829 | 8.850745791 |
| Ounce-Force-Inch | ozf·in | 0.007061551814 | 141.6119327 |
| Dyne-Centimeter | dyn·cm | 1e-7 | 10,000,000 |
Where moment of force conversions are used
Beam and structural calculations, statics problems, and machine design.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Newton-Meter in Pound-Force-Foot?
1 Newton-Meter (N·m) is 0.7375621493 Pound-Force-Foot (lbf·ft).
What is 1 Pound-Force-Foot in Newton-Meter?
1 Pound-Force-Foot (lbf·ft) is 1.355817948 Newton-Meter (N·m).
How do I convert Newton-Meter to Pound-Force-Foot?
Multiply the value in Newton-Meter by 0.7375621493. For example, 5 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 3.687810746 lbf·ft. To go the other way, divide by 0.7375621493.
How many units does the moment of force converter support?
It converts between 11 units: Newton-Meter, Newton-Centimeter, Newton-Millimeter, Kilonewton-Meter, Meganewton-Meter, Kilogram-Force-Meter, Kilogram-Force-Centimeter, Pound-Force-Foot, Pound-Force-Inch, Ounce-Force-Inch, Dyne-Centimeter.
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.