Foot-pound Force
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Imperial torque unit
About Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf)
The standard torque unit in US automotive and mechanical work, one foot-pound equals approximately 1.356 Nm. Torque wrenches are calibrated in ft-lbf, lug nut specifications (typically 80-100 ft-lbf for passenger cars), and engine torque figures in US-market vehicles use this unit.
- Category
- Torque
- Symbol
- ft·lbf
- Also known as
- ft-lbf ft lbf foot-pounds force
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf)?
Imperial torque unit
How many Newton-meter (N·m) are in one Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf)?
One Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf) equals 1.3558 Newton-meter (N·m).
How many Kilonewton-meter (kN·m) are in one Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf)?
One Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf) equals 0.0013558179 Kilonewton-meter (kN·m).
How many Inch-pound Force (in·lbf) are in one Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf)?
One Foot-pound Force (ft·lbf) equals 12 Inch-pound Force (in·lbf).
How do I convert Foot-pound Force to Newton-meter?
To convert Foot-pound Force to Newton-meter, multiply the value by 1.3558 (1 ft·lbf = 1.3558 N·m).