Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound Converter
Convert Foot-Pound (ft·lbf) to Inch-Pound (in·lbf) instantly. 1 ft·lbf = 12 in·lbf.
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1 ft·lbf = 12 in·lbf
Formula:
in·lbf = ft·lbf × 12.0000000027With your value: 1 ft·lbf = 12 in·lbf
Other Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound conversions
Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound Conversion Table
| Foot-Pound (ft·lbf) | Inch-Pound (in·lbf) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 15 | 180 |
| 20 | 240 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 250 | 3,000.000001 |
| 500 | 6,000.000001 |
| 1000 | 12,000.000003 |
Inch-Pound to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| Inch-Pound (in·lbf) | Foot-Pound (ft·lbf) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.041667 |
| 1 | 0.083333 |
| 2 | 0.166667 |
| 5 | 0.416667 |
| 10 | 0.833333 |
| 15 | 1.25 |
| 20 | 1.666667 |
| 25 | 2.083333 |
| 50 | 4.166667 |
| 100 | 8.333333 |
| 250 | 20.833333 |
| 500 | 41.666667 |
| 1000 | 83.333333 |
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.
Foot-Pound (ft·lbf)
Torque
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
Inch-Pound (in·lbf)
Torque
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
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound
To convert from Foot-Pound (ft·lbf) to Inch-Pound (in·lbf), multiply the value by 12.0000000027.
Formula: in·lbf = ft·lbf × 12.0000000027
Reverse: ft·lbf = in·lbf × 0.0833333333
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Foot-Pound. For example: 5 ft·lbf
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 12.0000000027
- The result is: 60 in·lbf
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: automotive specs, US engineering, tooling.
About Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque. One inch-pound equals 0.112984829 newton metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other torque unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: torque calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Inch-Pound are in 1 Foot-Pound?
There are exactly 12.0000000027 Inch-Pound in 1 Foot-Pound. This means the conversion factor from Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound is 12.0000000027.
What is the formula to convert Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound?
The formula to convert Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound is: in·lbf = ft·lbf × 12.0000000027. For example, to convert 10 Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound, you would multiply 10 by 12.0000000027.
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 is a Inch-Pound?
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque. One inch-pound equals 0.112984829 newton metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other torque unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Foot-Pound?
The Foot-Pound is commonly used in automotive specs, US engineering, tooling.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/foot_pound_torque-to-inch_pound_torque