Torque Unit Conversion
Newton-meters to Foot-pounds Calculator
This calculator converts torque values between Newton-meters (N⋅m) and foot-pounds (ft⋅lb), two commonly used units for measuring rotational force in mechanical and engineering applications. Newton-meters are the standard SI unit for torque, while foot-pounds are widely used in the Imperial system, particularly in automotive and construction industries.
ft⋅lb = N⋅m × 0.737562149277
Newton-meter (N⋅m)
Metric System
Foot-pound (ft⋅lb)
Imperial System
Example:
A bolt torque specification of 50 N⋅m equals approximately 36.88 ft⋅lb. This conversion is essential when working with international equipment specifications or when switching between metric and imperial torque wrenches.
Technical Note:
Both units measure the tendency of a force to rotate an object around an axis. The conversion factor 0.737562149277 is derived from the relationship between meters and feet (1 meter = 3.28084 feet) and Newtons and pounds-force (1 Newton = 0.224809 pounds-force).