How it's calculated
ft·lb = N·m × 0.737562 (reverse: N·m = ft·lb × 1.355818)
N·m = newton-metres, ft·lb = foot-pounds of torque; 1 N·m = 0.737562 ft·lb.
Common values
| Newton-metres (Nm) | Foot-pounds (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7376 |
| 10 | 7.376 |
| 25 | 18.44 |
| 50 | 36.88 |
| 100 | 73.76 |
Common questions
What is the exact conversion factor?
One newton-metre equals about 0.73756 foot-pounds, so to go the other way you multiply foot-pounds by 1.35582.
Why do service manuals differ?
European manuals list torque in newton-metres, the SI unit, while US manuals use foot-pounds, so converting lets you follow either spec.