Convert Newton-meters to Pound-feet
N·m to lb·ft · torque conversion
What are newton-meters and pound-feet?
The newton-meter is the SI unit of torque, one newton applied one meter from the pivot. A pound-foot is the imperial torque unit, standard for US car engine specs. For reference: car lug nuts are often torqued to around 120 N·m (about 89 lb·ft).
How to convert newton-meters to pound-feet
1 N·m = 0.737562 lb·ft. To convert, multiply the number of newton-meters by 0.737562. For example, 5 N·m = 3.68781 lb·ft, and 20 N·m = 14.7512 lb·ft. To go the other way, multiply pound-feet by 1.35582 (since 1 lb·ft = 1.35582 N·m).
Newton-meters to Pound-feet conversion table
| Newton-meters (N·m) | Pound-feet (lb·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.737562 |
| 5 | 3.68781 |
| 10 | 7.37562 |
| 25 | 18.4391 |
| 50 | 36.8781 |
| 100 | 73.7562 |
| 250 | 184.391 |
FAQ
What is 1 N·m in lb·ft?
1 N·m = 0.737562 lb·ft. To convert any amount, multiply the number of newton-meters by 0.737562.
How do I convert pound-feet back to newton-meters?
Go the other way: 1 lb·ft = 1.35582 N·m, so multiply pound-feet by 1.35582 to get newton-meters.
Is a newton-meter bigger than a pound-feet?
No — 1 N·m is the smaller unit, equal to 0.737562 lb·ft (it takes 1.35582 N·m to make one lb·ft).
Are these torque conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.