Foot-pounds to Newton meters Converter
Convert foot-pounds (ft·lb) to newton meters (N·m) instantly. Type a value above and the result updates while you type. 1 foot-pound equals 1.35582 newton meters.
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The formula
1 foot-pound = 1.35582 newton meters
Multiply the foot-pounds value by 1.35582 to get newton meters. Or divide by 0.737562 to go the other way.
Foot-pounds to newton meters conversion table
| ft·lb | N·m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.35582 |
| 2 | 2.71164 |
| 3 | 4.06745 |
| 4 | 5.42327 |
| 5 | 6.77909 |
| 6 | 8.13491 |
| 7 | 9.49073 |
| 8 | 10.8465 |
| 9 | 12.2024 |
| 10 | 13.5582 |
| 15 | 20.3373 |
| 20 | 27.1164 |
| 25 | 33.8954 |
| 50 | 67.7909 |
| 75 | 101.686 |
| 100 | 135.582 |
Worked examples
- 5 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 6.77909 N·m
- 30 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 40.6745 N·m
- 165 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 223.71 N·m
Conversion factors follow the exact international definitions (SI/BIPM; imperial units per the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, maintained by NIST). NIST unit conversion reference
Factors last verified August 2026 · Built by Jeffrey Tepper.
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Frequently asked questions
How many newton meters are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 1.35582 newton meters (ft·lb → N·m).
How do you convert foot-pounds to newton meters?
Multiply the number of foot-pounds by 1.35582. For example: 10 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 13.5582 N·m.
What is 50 ft·lb in N·m?
50 ft·lb equals 67.7909 N·m.
Which is bigger: 1 foot-pound or 1 newton meter?
1 foot-pound is bigger: it equals 1.35582 newton meters.