The newton-meter
The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI derived unit of torque — the moment of force exerted by one newton applied at one meter of perpendicular distance. The metric standard for every modern engineering spec sheet.
Newton-meters to Pound-feet Converter
1 N·m = 0.737562 lb-ft
1 newton-meter equals 0.737562 pound-feet. To convert newton-meters to pound-feet, multiply the newton-meter value by 0.737562. For quick reference: 1 N·m = 0.737562 lb-ft, 5 N·m = 3.68781 lb-ft, 10 N·m = 7.37562 lb-ft, 100 N·m = 73.7562 lb-ft.
Formula
Pound-feet = Newton-meters × 0.737562Quick
How to convert newton-meters to pound-feet
Take your value
Start with your value in newton-meters.
Multiply by 0.737562
Multiply the newton-meter value by 0.737562. This is the exact conversion factor from newton-meters to pound-feet.
Read the result
The product is your value in pound-feet. For example, 5 N·m × 0.737562 = 3.68781 lb-ft.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from newton-meters to pound-feet is 0.737562.
Pound-feet = Newton-meters × 0.737562
Newton-meters to Pound-feet conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
| Newton-meters (N·m) | Pound-feet (lb-ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 N·m | 0.073756 lb-ft |
| 0.5 N·m | 0.36878 lb-ft |
| 1 N·m | 0.73756 lb-ft |
| 2 N·m | 1.4751 lb-ft |
| 5 N·m | 3.6878 lb-ft |
| 8 N·m | 5.9005 lb-ft |
| 10 N·m | 7.3756 lb-ft |
| 15 N·m | 11.063 lb-ft |
| 20 N·m | 14.751 lb-ft |
| 25 N·m | 18.439 lb-ft |
| 30 N·m | 22.127 lb-ft |
| 40 N·m | 29.502 lb-ft |
| 50 N·m | 36.878 lb-ft |
| 60 N·m | 44.254 lb-ft |
| 75 N·m | 55.317 lb-ft |
| 90 N·m | 66.381 lb-ft |
| 100 N·m | 73.756 lb-ft |
| 125 N·m | 92.195 lb-ft |
| 150 N·m | 110.63 lb-ft |
| 175 N·m | 129.07 lb-ft |
| 200 N·m | 147.51 lb-ft |
| 225 N·m | 165.95 lb-ft |
| 250 N·m | 184.39 lb-ft |
| 300 N·m | 221.27 lb-ft |
| 350 N·m | 258.15 lb-ft |
| 400 N·m | 295.02 lb-ft |
| 450 N·m | 331.9 lb-ft |
| 500 N·m | 368.78 lb-ft |
| 600 N·m | 442.54 lb-ft |
| 700 N·m | 516.29 lb-ft |
| 800 N·m | 590.05 lb-ft |
| 900 N·m | 663.81 lb-ft |
| 1000 N·m | 737.56 lb-ft |
| 1200 N·m | 885.07 lb-ft |
| 1500 N·m | 1106.3 lb-ft |
| 1800 N·m | 1327.6 lb-ft |
| 2000 N·m | 1475.1 lb-ft |
| 2500 N·m | 1843.9 lb-ft |
| 3000 N·m | 2212.7 lb-ft |
| 5000 N·m | 3687.8 lb-ft |
| 7500 N·m | 5531.7 lb-ft |
| 10000 N·m | 7375.6 lb-ft |
| 15000 N·m | 11063 lb-ft |
| 20000 N·m | 14751 lb-ft |
| 25000 N·m | 18439 lb-ft |
| 50000 N·m | 36878 lb-ft |
| 75000 N·m | 55317 lb-ft |
| 100000 N·m | 73756 lb-ft |
| 200000 N·m | 147512 lb-ft |
| 500000 N·m | 368781 lb-ft |
Frequently asked questions
- How many pound-feet are in 1 newton-meter?
- 1 newton-meter equals 0.737562 pound-feet.
- How do I convert newton-meters to pound-feet?
- Multiply the newton-meter value by 0.737562. So x N·m × 0.737562 = the equivalent in lb-ft.
- What is 5 newton-meters in pound-feet?
- 5 newton-meters equals 3.68781 pound-feet.
- What is 10 newton-meters in pound-feet?
- 10 newton-meters equals 7.37562 pound-feet.
- What is 100 newton-meters in pound-feet?
- 100 newton-meters equals 73.7562 pound-feet.
- How do I convert back from pound-feet to newton-meters?
- Multiply the pound-foot value by 1.35582. For example, 1 lb-ft = 1.35582 N·m.
- Is the newton-meter bigger than the pound-foot?
- No. 1 newton-meter is smaller than 1 pound-foot. It takes 1.35582 newton-meters to equal 1 pound-foot.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (0.737562) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.
About the newton-meter and the pound-foot
The pound-foot
The pound-foot (lb-ft) is the customary torque unit in the United States. It equals exactly 1.355817948 N·m — derived from the pound-force (4.4482216152605 N) times the foot (0.3048 m). Often informally written 'ft-lb' or 'foot-pound', which technically denotes energy not torque, but the convention is universal in automotive spec sheets.