Ft-Lbs to Nm: The Ultimate Conversion Guide (with Chart)
Published on August 26, 2025 by Munshi
Converting torque values from ft-lbs to Nm (foot-pounds to Newton-meters) and Nm to ft-lbs is a daily requirement for mechanics, engineers, and anyone working with international specifications. This guide provides the official conversion factors and a quick-reference chart.
The Official Conversion Factors
Memorize these two numbers to handle any torque conversion with ease.
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1 Pound-Foot (ft-lb) = 1.35582 Newton-meters (Nm)
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1 Newton-meter (Nm) = 0.73756 Pound-Feet (ft-lbs)
How to Convert Ft-Lbs to Nm
To convert from foot-pounds to Newton-meters, you multiply by 1.35582.
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Formula: Nm = ft-lbs × 1.35582
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Example: Convert 100 ft-lbs to Nm.
100 ft-lbs × 1.35582 = 135.582 Nm
How to Convert Nm to Ft-Lbs
To convert from Newton-meters to foot-pounds, you multiply by 0.73756 (or divide by 1.35582 for more precision).
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Formula: ft-lbs = Nm × 0.73756
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Example: Convert 50 Nm to ft-lbs.
50 Nm × 0.73756 = 36.878 ft-lbs
Internal Link: For any value not on the chart, get an instant result with our official Torque Converter Tool.
Quick Torque Conversion Chart
Pound-Feet (ft-lbs) | Newton-meters (Nm) (Approx.) |
10 | 13.56 |
25 | 33.90 |
50 | 67.79 |
75 | 101.69 |
100 | 135.58 |
150 | 203.37 |
200 | 271.16 |
Internal Link: If you need a refresher on what these units mean, check out our guide: What is Torque? A Simple Explanation.