Convert Pound-feet to Pound-inches
lb·ft to lb·in · torque conversion
What are pound-feet and pound-inches?
A pound-foot is the imperial torque unit, standard for US car engine specs. A pound-inch is 1/12 of a pound-foot, used for small fasteners and electronics. For reference: car lug nuts are often torqued to around 120 N·m (about 89 lb·ft).
How to convert pound-feet to pound-inches
1 lb·ft = 12 lb·in. To convert, multiply the number of pound-feet by 12. For example, 5 lb·ft = 60 lb·in, and 20 lb·ft = 240 lb·in. To go the other way, multiply pound-inches by 0.0833333 (since 1 lb·in = 0.0833333 lb·ft).
Pound-feet to Pound-inches conversion table
| Pound-feet (lb·ft) | Pound-inches (lb·in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 250 | 3,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 lb·ft in lb·in?
1 lb·ft = 12 lb·in. To convert any amount, multiply the number of pound-feet by 12.
How do I convert pound-inches back to pound-feet?
Go the other way: 1 lb·in = 0.0833333 lb·ft, so multiply pound-inches by 0.0833333 to get pound-feet.
Is a pound-feet bigger than a pound-inche?
Yes — 1 lb·ft is the larger unit, equal to 12 lb·in.
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.