Convert Nm to ft-lbs

Newton meters to foot-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the Nm to ft-lbs chart further down the page.

1 N·m = 0.7375621493 ft·lb

1 newton meter equals 0.7375621493 foot-pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot-pound = 1.355817948 newton meters.

Note. Torque and energy share the same dimensions, so a newton metre and a joule are numerically identical — but they are not interchangeable in meaning. Keep torque figures in torque units.

How to convert Nm to ft-lbs

To convert newton meters to foot-pounds, multiply the newton meter value by 0.7375621493. You can also divide by 1.355817948 to get the same answer.

ft·lb = N·m × 0.7375621493

Worked example

Convert 15 N·m to foot-pounds:

15 N·m = 11.06343224 ft·lb

Nm to ft-lbs conversion chart

Use this Nm to ft-lbs table for quick reference without typing anything.

Nm to ft-lbs conversion table
newton meters (N·m)	foot-pounds (ft·lb)
0.01 N·m	0.007375621493 ft·lb
0.1 N·m	0.07375621493 ft·lb
1 N·m	0.7375621493 ft·lb
2 N·m	1.475124299 ft·lb
3 N·m	2.212686448 ft·lb
5 N·m	3.687810746 ft·lb
10 N·m	7.375621493 ft·lb
20 N·m	14.75124299 ft·lb
50 N·m	36.87810746 ft·lb
100 N·m	73.75621493 ft·lb
1,000 N·m	737.5621493 ft·lb

Common Nm to ft-lbs values

Ready-made answers for the Nm to ft-lbs conversions people look up most often.

5 Nm 8 Nm 10 Nm 12 Nm 15 Nm 18 Nm 20 Nm 25 Nm 30 Nm 35 Nm 40 Nm 45 Nm 50 Nm 55 Nm 60 Nm 65 Nm 70 Nm 75 Nm 80 Nm 85 Nm 90 Nm 100 Nm 110 Nm 120 Nm 130 Nm 150 Nm 175 Nm 200 Nm 250 Nm 300 Nm

What is a newton meter?

The newton meter is the SI unit of torque: one newton of force applied at one meter from the pivot. It is the unit on almost every metric torque wrench and vehicle service manual.

What is a foot-pound?

A foot-pound of torque is one pound-force applied one foot from the pivot, about 1.356 Nm. US fastener specifications and engine output figures use it. Some manuals write it lb-ft to distinguish torque from energy.

Frequently asked questions

How many ft-lbs are in a newton meter?

1 Nm equals 0.7375621493 ft-lbs. Going the other way, 1 ft-lbs is 1.355817948 Nm.

How do you convert Nm to ft-lbs?

To convert newton meters to foot-pounds, multiply the newton meter value by 0.7375621493. You can also divide by 1.355817948 to get the same answer.

What is 10 Nm in ft-lbs?

10 Nm equals 7.375621493 ft-lbs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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