Pound-feet to Newton Metres Converter
Type a value in pound-feet to see it in newton metres. It works both ways: type in the newton metres box to convert back.
Formula
To convert pound-feet to newton metres, multiply by 1.355817948.
1 lb·ft = 1.35581794833 N·m and 1 N·m = 0.737562149277 lb·ft.
Pound-feet to newton metres table
| Pound-feet | Newton metres |
|---|---|
| 10 lb·ft | 13.55818 N·m |
| 25 lb·ft | 33.89545 N·m |
| 50 lb·ft | 67.7909 N·m |
| 100 lb·ft | 135.5818 N·m |
| 150 lb·ft | 203.3727 N·m |
| 200 lb·ft | 271.1636 N·m |
| 300 lb·ft | 406.7454 N·m |
| 500 lb·ft | 677.909 N·m |
Worked examples
25 lb·ft in newton metres
25 lb·ft
33.89545 N·m
25 × 1.355817948 = 33.89544871
150 lb·ft in newton metres
150 lb·ft
203.3727 N·m
150 × 1.355817948 = 203.3726922
300 lb·ft in newton metres
300 lb·ft
406.7454 N·m
300 × 1.355817948 = 406.7453845
About Pound-feet to Newton Metres Converter
This converter turns pound-feet into newton metres as you type, and works the other way too: type in the newton metres box to convert back. To convert pound-feet to newton metres, multiply by 1.355817948. For example, 25 lb·ft is 33.89545 N·m, and 150 lb·ft is 203.3727 N·m.
Torque, the turning force on a bolt or a crankshaft, is given in newton metres in most specifications and in pound-feet in many American ones. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Pound-feet to Newton Metres Converter
- Type the amount in pound-feet in the first box.
- Read the answer in newton metres in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the newton metres box instead, or use the swap button to open the newton metres to pound-feet page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Comparing engine torque figures
- Tightening wheel nuts to the right value
- Engineering homework
- Setting a torque wrench from a manual in another unit
Frequently asked questions
How many newton metres are in one pound-foot?
There are 1.355817948 newton metres in one pound-foot. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert pound-feet to newton metres?
To convert pound-feet to newton metres, multiply by 1.355817948. For example, 300 lb·ft is 406.7454 N·m.
How do I convert newton metres to pound-feet?
Going the other way, divide by 1.355817948 (the same as multiplying by 0.7375621493). The newton metres to pound-feet converter does this for you.
What is 150 lb·ft in newton metres?
150 lb·ft is 203.3727 N·m.
What is the difference between pound-feet and foot-pounds?
Pound-feet usually describes torque and foot-pounds usually describes work or energy, although many people use the terms interchangeably for torque. The size is the same: one pound-force at one foot.