Foot-Pounds to Newton-Meters Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the foot-pounds to newton-meters converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Formulas Used

Newton-Meters

result = value * 1.35582

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
valueFoot-Pounds(ft·lb)50

How It Works

How to Convert Foot-Pounds to Newton-Meters

Formula

Newton-Meters = Foot-Pounds × 1.35582

1 ft·lb = 1.35582 N·m

Worked Example

Convert 50 ft·lb to N·m.

value = 50
  1. 0150 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 67.7910 N·m