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Pound-force feet to Newton metres

Convert pound-force feet to newton metres instantly.

Pound-force feet to Newton metres (lbf·ft to N·m) Converter

1 pound-force foot = 1.3558 newton metres

1 lbf·ft ≈ 1.3558179 N·m
From
  • Newton metresN·m
  • Pound-force feetlbf·ft
To
  • Newton metresN·m
  • Pound-force feetlbf·ft

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How it’s calculated

N·m = lbf·ft × 1.355817948

  • Multiply the value in pound-force feet by 1.355817948.
  • To go back, divide by 1.355817948 (or multiply by 0.7375621493).
  • 1 lbf·ft = 1.355817948 N·m · 1 N·m = 0.7375621493 lbf·ft

Quick examples

1 pound-force foot = 1.3558 newton metres · 1 N·m = 0.73756 lbf·ft

  • 1 pound-force foot = 1.3558 newton metres
  • 5 pound-force feet = 6.7791 newton metres
  • 10 pound-force feet = 13.558 newton metres
  • 25 pound-force feet = 33.895 newton metres
  • 100 pound-force feet = 135.58 newton metres

Pound-force feet to newton metres conversion table

pound-force foot (lbf·ft) to newton metre (N·m)
Pound-force feet (lbf·ft)Newton metres (N·m)
0.1 lbf·ft0.13558 N·m
0.5 lbf·ft0.67791 N·m
1 lbf·ft1.3558 N·m
2 lbf·ft2.7116 N·m
3 lbf·ft4.0675 N·m
4 lbf·ft5.4233 N·m
5 lbf·ft6.7791 N·m
6 lbf·ft8.1349 N·m
7 lbf·ft9.4907 N·m
8 lbf·ft10.847 N·m

About these units

Pound-force foot (lbf·ft)

US & imperial (identical)

1 lbf·ft ≈ 1.3558179 N·m

Pound-feet of torque, about 1.3558 N·m. "ft-lb" and "lb-ft" mean the same thing for torque.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Newton metre (N·m)

SI (metric)

Base unit

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert pound-force feet to newton metres?

Use N·m = lbf·ft × 1.355817948. Multiply the value in pound-force feet by 1.355817948.

How many newton metres are in 1 pound-force foot?

1 pound-force foot (lbf·ft) equals 1.3558 newton metres (N·m); more precisely 1.355817948.

How many pound-force feet are in 1 newton metre?

1 newton metre (N·m) equals 0.73756 pound-force feet (lbf·ft); more precisely 0.7375621493.

What is 10 lbf·ft in N·m?

10 pound-force feet = 13.558 newton metres.

What is a pound-force foot?

Pound-feet of torque, about 1.3558 N·m. "ft-lb" and "lb-ft" mean the same thing for torque.

Related conversions

Formula: N·m = lbf·ft × 1.355817948. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.