Torque Converter
Torque is the turning effect of a force about an axis, equal to the force multiplied by its perpendicular distance from that axis. The SI unit is the newton-metre (N·m). In the US, pound-feet are used for engines and pound-inches for smaller fasteners.
1 Newton-meter = 0.7375621493 Pound-foot
How to convert Newton-meter to Pound-foot
One Newton-meter equals 0.7375621493 Pound-foot, so multiply any value in N·m by 0.7375621493 to get lb·ft. To convert back, divide by 0.7375621493 — or multiply by 1.355817948.
lb·ft = N·m × 0.7375621493
Example: 25 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 18.43905373 lb·ft.
Newton-meter to Pound-foot table
| Newton-meter (N·m) | Pound-foot (lb·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-foot to Newton-meter table
| Pound-foot (lb·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 |
Torque units at a glance
All 4 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 |
| Pound-foot | lb·ft | 1.355817948 | 0.7375621493 |
| Pound-inch | lb·in | 0.112984829 | 8.850745791 |
| Kilogram-meter | kg·m | 9.80665 | 0.1019716213 |
Where torque conversions are used
Tightening bolts and wheel nuts to specification, engine and motor ratings, and comparing power tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Newton-meter in Pound-foot?
1 Newton-meter (N·m) is 0.7375621493 Pound-foot (lb·ft).
What is 1 Pound-foot in Newton-meter?
1 Pound-foot (lb·ft) is 1.355817948 Newton-meter (N·m).
How do I convert Newton-meter to Pound-foot?
Multiply the value in Newton-meter by 0.7375621493. For example, 5 N·m × 0.7375621493 = 3.687810746 lb·ft. To go the other way, divide by 0.7375621493.
How many units does the torque converter support?
It converts between 4 units: Newton-meter, Pound-foot, Pound-inch, Kilogram-meter.
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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.