Foot-pound to Newton-meter Converter

Our Foot-pound to Newton-meter converter is a vital tool for engineers and physicists, translating torque and energy values between imperial and metric systems. This conversion is crucial in mechanics, automotive engineering, and any field where precise force calculations are necessary. With its intuitive interface, you can quickly get accurate conversion amounts, ensuring your specifications are correct and universally understood.

What is a Foot-pound (ft lb)?

The foot-pound (ft⋅lb) is a unit of work or energy in the imperial and U.S. customary systems. It represents the energy transferred upon applying a force of one pound-force (lbf) through a linear displacement of one foot.

What is a Newton-meter (Nm)?

The newton-meter (N⋅m) is a unit of work or energy in the SI system, equivalent to the joule (J). It represents the energy transferred when a force of one newton is applied over a linear displacement of one meter. It's also the standard unit for torque.

Why Convert ft lb to Nm?

Converting foot-pounds to newton-meters is essential for standardizing mechanical and engineering specifications across international projects. While the US and some other regions use ft-lb for torque specifications (e.g., in automotive contexts), the rest of the world uses Nm. This conversion ensures that technical data is consistent and universally understood. Our converter uses the standard conversion: 1 ft⋅lb ≈ 1.35582 N⋅m.