Torque

Convert nm to lb-ft

1 newton meter equals 0.73756215 pound-force feet. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 N·m
0.73756215 lbf·ft

Multiply the number of newton meters by 0.737562149277 to get pound-force feet. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of newton meters by 0.737562149277 to get pound-force feet.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 N·m.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 0.737562149277.
  3. 1 × 0.737562149277 = 0.73756215 lbf·ft.

Newton Meters to Pound-force Feet conversion table

Conversion table from Newton Meters to Pound-force Feet
Newton Meters (N·m) Pound-force Feet (lbf·ft)
1 0.73756215
2 1.4751243
5 3.6878107
10 7.3756215
20 14.751243
50 36.878107
100 73.756215

Convert Newton Meter to other torque units

1 N·m expressed in every other torque unit on this site.

  • Newton Centimeter N·cm 100
  • Newton Millimeter N·mm 1,000
  • Kilonewton Meter kN·m 0.001
  • Meganewton Meter MN·m 0.000001
  • Millinewton Meter mN·m 1,000
  • Micronewton Meter µN·m 1,000,000
  • Dyne Meter dyn·m 100,000
  • Dyne Centimeter dyn·cm 10,000,000
  • Dyne Millimeter dyn·mm 100,000,000
  • Kilogram-force Meter kgf·m 0.10197162
  • Kilogram-force Centimeter kgf·cm 10.197162
  • Gram-force Meter gf·m 101.97162
  • Gram-force Centimeter gf·cm 10,197.162
  • Pound-force Foot lbf·ft 0.73756215
  • Pound-force Inch lbf·in 8.8507458
  • Ounce-force Foot ozf·ft 11.800994
  • Ounce-force Inch ozf·in 141.61193
  • Kip-force Foot kipf·ft 0.00073756215
  • Kip-force Inch kipf·in 0.0088507458
  • Poundal Foot pdl·ft 23.73036
  • Gram-force Millimeter gf·mm 101,971.62
  • Poundal Inch pdl·in 284.76432
  • Short Ton-force Meter tonf·m (US) 0.00011240447
  • Long Ton-force Meter tonf·m (UK) 0.00010036114
  • Metric Ton-force Meter tf·m 0.00010197162

About the newton meter

The newton meter (N·m) is a SI unit of torque.

About the pound-force foot

The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a Imperial unit of torque.

Where this conversion is used

Converting newton meters to pound-force feet comes up when fasteners, engines, and mechanical assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pound-force feet are in a newton meter?

One newton meter equals 0.73756215 pound-force feet.

How do you convert newton meters to pound-force feet?

Multiply the number of newton meters by 0.737562149277 to get pound-force feet.

What is 1 pound-force foot in newton meters?

One pound-force foot equals 1.3558179 newton meters.

When would I convert newton meters to pound-force feet?

This conversion is common when fasteners, engines, and mechanical assembly.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.