Convert 1 Newton-Meter (N·m) to Foot-Pound (ft·lbf).

1 Newton-Meter equals 0.737562 Foot-Pound. Multiply 1 by 0.7375621493.

What is 1 Newton-Meter in Foot-Pound?

1 Newton-Meter equals 0.737562 Foot-Pound.

How many Foot-Pounds are in 1 Newton-Meter?

There are exactly 0.7375621493 Foot-Pounds in 1 Newton-Meter. This means the conversion factor from Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound is 0.7375621493.

What is the formula to convert Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound?

The formula to convert Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound is: ft·lbf = N·m × 0.7375621493. For example, to convert 10 Newton-Meters to Foot-Pounds, you would multiply 10 by 0.7375621493.

What are the common uses of Newton-Meter?

The Newton-Meter is commonly used in engine torque, bolt tightening, mechanical engineering.

Is foot-pound of torque the same as a foot-pound of energy?

Numerically similar but conceptually different: torque is force × lever arm, energy is force × displacement along the force.

What is 1 Newton-Meter in Foot-Pound?

To convert 1 Newton-Meters to Foot-Pounds, multiply by 0.7375621493. Therefore, 1 Newton-Meter (N·m) equals 0.737562 Foot-Pound (ft·lbf).

1 Newton-Meter = 0.737562 Foot-Pound

Worked example: converting Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound

Step 1 — start with the formula. ft·lbf = N·m × 0.7375621493
Step 2 — substitute your figure. 1 N·m × 0.7375621493
Step 3 — read the result. 1 N·m = 0.737562 ft·lbf
Step 4 — check it in reverse. N·m = ft·lbf × 1.3558179483 returns 1 N·m, which matches the figure you started with.

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1 N·m = 0.737562 ft·lbf

Formula:

ft·lbf = N·m × 0.7375621493

With your value: 1 N·m = 0.73756215 ft·lbf

Other Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound conversions

2 N·m to ft·lbf 3 N·m to ft·lbf 4 N·m to ft·lbf 5 N·m to ft·lbf 6 N·m to ft·lbf 7 N·m to ft·lbf 8 N·m to ft·lbf Full Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound converter

Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound Conversion Table

Newton-Meter (N·m)	Foot-Pound (ft·lbf)
0.5	0.368781
1	0.737562
2	1.475124
5	3.687811
10	7.375621
15	11.063432
20	14.751243
25	18.439054
50	36.878107
100	73.756215
250	184.390537
500	368.781075
1000	737.562149

Foot-Pound to Newton-Meter Conversion Table

Foot-Pound (ft·lbf)	Newton-Meter (N·m)
0.5	0.677909
1	1.355818
2	2.711636
5	6.77909
10	13.558179
15	20.337269
20	27.116359
25	33.895449
50	67.790897
100	135.581795
250	338.954487
500	677.908974
1000	1,355.817948

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Newton-Meter (N·m)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Foot-Pound (ft·lbf)

Torque

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton metre; imperial torque uses the exact pound-force and foot.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Standards and context behind Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound

Fastener torque specs: Service manuals quote N·m in metric markets and lbf·ft in the US; 1 lbf·ft = 1.35582 N·m.

How to Convert Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound

To convert from Newton-Meter (N·m) to Foot-Pound (ft·lbf), multiply the value by 0.7375621493.

Formula: ft·lbf = N·m × 0.7375621493

Reverse: N·m = ft·lbf × 1.3558179483

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Newton-Meter. For example: 5 N·m
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.7375621493
The result is: 3.687811 ft·lbf

Newton-Meter and Foot-Pound Relationship

This conversion bridges the Metric (SI) and US Customary / Imperial measurement systems, commonly required when translating scientific data, international engineering specifications, or trade standards. Since 1 Newton-Meter represents a fraction of a Foot-Pound (1 Foot-Pound ≈ 1.3558 Newton-Meters), the Foot-Pound is the larger measurement interval. Understanding the relationship between Newton-Meter and Foot-Pound is essential for accurate calculations in physics, engineering, commerce, and daily applications.

About Newton-Meter

The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (also called moment). It is the torque resulting from a force of one newton applied perpendicularly to a moment arm of one meter.

Common uses of Newton-Meter: engine torque, bolt tightening, mechanical engineering.

About Foot-Pound

Foot-pound force (ft·lbf) is a unit of torque in the imperial system. It represents one pound of force acting at a distance of one foot from a pivot point.

Common uses of Foot-Pound: automotive specs, US engineering, tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 Newton-Meter in Foot-Pound?: 1 Newton-Meter equals 0.737562 Foot-Pound.
How many Foot-Pounds are in 1 Newton-Meter?: There are exactly 0.7375621493 Foot-Pounds in 1 Newton-Meter. This means the conversion factor from Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound is 0.7375621493.
What is the formula to convert Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound?: The formula to convert Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound is: ft·lbf = N·m × 0.7375621493. For example, to convert 10 Newton-Meters to Foot-Pounds, you would multiply 10 by 0.7375621493.
What is a Newton-Meter?: The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (also called moment). It is the torque resulting from a force of one newton applied perpendicularly to a moment arm of one meter.
What is a Foot-Pound?: Foot-pound force (ft·lbf) is a unit of torque in the imperial system. It represents one pound of force acting at a distance of one foot from a pivot point.
What are the common uses of Newton-Meter?: The Newton-Meter is commonly used in engine torque, bolt tightening, mechanical engineering.
Is foot-pound of torque the same as a foot-pound of energy?: Numerically similar but conceptually different: torque is force × lever arm, energy is force × displacement along the force.

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