Torque
Newton-metres to foot-pounds
One foot-pound is 1.3558179483 newton-metres, so the reciprocal is 0.7375621.
The Formula
ft-lb = N-m x 0.7375621
One foot-pound is 1.3558179483 newton-metres, so the reciprocal is 0.7375621.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nm | Newton-metres | number | Torque in newton-metres. |
| ftlb | Foot-pounds | number | The same torque in foot-pounds. |
What Each Symbol Means
Nmnumber
Newton-metres
Torque in newton-metres.
ftlbnumber
Foot-pounds
The same torque in foot-pounds.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert torque units page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Torque Units, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.