Newton Meters to Foot Pounds Converter
Convert torque from newton-meters (N·m) to foot-pounds and inch-pounds — all units at once.
Torque Converter (N·m, Foot-Pounds, Inch-Pounds)
Torque wrench bolt tightening, engine torque, and bicycle fasteners.
Newton-Meters to Foot-Pounds Torque Conversion Mathematics
Newton meters to foot pounds converter transforms torque values (N·m) into foot-pounds and inch-pounds — for torque wrenches and engineering.
A foot-pound of torque equals 1.355818 newton-meters — dividing a newton-meter value by this constant converts it to foot-pounds.
- 1Enter a torque value and select its unit (newton-meters or foot-pounds).
- 2View the converted value in newton-meters, foot-pounds, and inch-pounds simultaneously.
A torque wrench spec calls for 100 N·m — what is that in foot-pounds?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Divide the newton-meter value by 1.355818 — 100 N·m ÷ 1.355818 ≈ 73.76 ft-lb.
Inch-pounds are used for smaller fasteners requiring finer torque precision (like electronics or small engine components), while foot-pounds are standard for larger automotive and mechanical fasteners — 1 ft-lb equals 12 in-lb.
Under-torquing a fastener risks it loosening under vibration or load; over-torquing can strip threads or fracture the fastener — precise torque specs (and correct unit conversion) are safety-critical in automotive and mechanical assembly.
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