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Convert Foot-pounds to Newton-meters

Use our accurate converter to change foot-pounds into newton-meters. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change foot-pounds to newton-meters, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Foot-pounds = 1.35582 Newton-meters

Foot-pounds to Newton-meters
Pre-defined calculator for direct foot-pounds to newton-meters conversion.
Foot-pounds (ft-lb)
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Newton-meters (Nm)
Formula: 1 Foot-pounds = 1.35582 Newton-meters

Unit Information

About Foot-pounds

Definition: A foot-pound is a unit of work used mostly in the USA.

History: It is the work done by one pound of force over one foot.

Where it is used: Commonly used for measuring engine strength and mechanical tasks.

Foot-pounds to Newton-meters Conversion Table

Foot-pounds [ftlb]Newton-meters [nm]
0.01 ftlb0.0135582 nm
0.1 ftlb0.135582 nm
1 ftlb1.35582 nm
2 ftlb2.71164 nm
3 ftlb4.06746 nm
5 ftlb6.7791 nm
10 ftlb13.5582 nm
20 ftlb27.1164 nm
50 ftlb67.791 nm
100 ftlb135.582 nm
1000 ftlb1,355.82 nm

How to Convert Foot-pounds to Newton-meters

Calculation: To convert foot-pounds to newton-meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1.35582).

Example: convert 15 ftlb to nm:
15 ftlb = 15 × 1.35582 nm = 20.3373 nm

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