Convert a torque value between newton-meters (N·m) and foot-pounds (ft·lb) in either direction — common when a wrench or spec sheet uses a different unit than your torque wrench.
How it works
1 newton-meter equals 0.737562149 foot-pounds, derived from the standard newton, meter, pound-force, and foot definitions. Enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This converts an already-known torque value between units. To calculate torque itself from a force and lever-arm length, see this site’s torque calculator instead.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a torque value in N·m or ft·lb.
- The other field updates automatically.
Why do car and equipment specs use different torque units?
Metric-system countries and manufacturers typically spec torque in N·m, while many US-market tools and specifications use foot-pounds — the split follows the same metric-versus-imperial pattern as most other unit choices.
Is a foot-pound of torque the same as a foot-pound of energy?
They share a name and a unit, but they measure different physical quantities — torque is a rotational force, while energy (work) is force applied over a distance; the numerical conversion factor used here applies specifically to torque.
What’s inch-pounds, and is it the same as foot-pounds?
No — inch-pounds is a smaller unit (there are 12 inch-pounds in a foot-pound), commonly used for smaller fasteners where foot-pounds would be too coarse a unit.
