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Pound-feet to Newton-meters conversion

Pound-feet to Newton-meters conversion table

Pound-feet (lbf-ft)Newton-meters (Nm)
00
11.355818
22.711636
34.067454
45.423272
56.77909
68.134908
79.490726
810.846544
912.202362
1013.55818
2027.11636
3040.67454
4054.23272
5067.7909
6081.34908
7094.90726
80108.46544
90122.02362
100135.5818
10001355.818

How to convert pound-feet to newton-meters?

Sure! To convert pound-feet (lbf·ft) to newton-meters (N·m), you need to know the conversion factor between these units. The relationship is:

1 lbf·ft ≈ 1.35582 N·m

So, to convert 1 pound-foot to newton-meters:

1 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft ≈ 1.35582 N·m

Let's look at some real-world examples:

  1. 10 lbf·ft to N·m: 10lbf⋅ft∗1.35582N⋅m/lbf⋅ft≈13.5582N⋅m 10 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft \approx 13.5582 N·m

  2. 50 lbf·ft to N·m: 50lbf⋅ft∗1.35582N⋅m/lbf⋅ft≈67.791N⋅m 50 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft \approx 67.791 N·m

  3. 100 lbf·ft to N·m: 100lbf⋅ft∗1.35582N⋅m/lbf⋅ft≈135.582N⋅m 100 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft \approx 135.582 N·m

Real-World Examples:

  1. Automotive Torque:

    • Many car engines produce torque in the range of 100-400 lbf·ft. For example, a car engine generating 300 lbf·ft of torque would produce: 300lbf⋅ft∗1.35582N⋅m/lbf⋅ft≈406.746N⋅m 300 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft \approx 406.746 N·m

  2. Bicycles and Tools:

    • A typical torque wrench for tightening bolts on a bicycle might be set between 20 and 50 lbf·ft. For 30 lbf·ft, this converts to: 30lbf⋅ft∗1.35582N⋅m/lbf⋅ft≈40.6746N⋅m 30 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft \approx 40.6746 N·m

  3. Power Tools:

    • An impact wrench used in automotive repair might produce around 1000 lbf·ft of torque, which converts to: 1000lbf⋅ft∗1.35582N⋅m/lbf⋅ft≈1355.82N⋅m 1000 lbf·ft * 1.35582 N·m/lbf·ft \approx 1355.82 N·m

These conversions and examples help illustrate the wide range of applications for torque measurements in both pound-feet and newton-meters.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Newton-meters to other unit conversions.

What is pound-feet?

Pound-feet (lb-ft) is a unit of measurement that represents the product of force and distance. It's often used to describe the rotational or twisting effort exerted by an engine, motor, or other device.

In practical terms, pound-feet measures the amount of torque produced by an engine or motor. Torque is essentially a measure of how easily something can be rotated or twisted. In everyday language, it might be thought of as "rotational power."

One pound-foot is equivalent to the work required to rotate a force of one pound (lbf) over a distance of one foot.

Here are some examples of where you'd see pound-feet used:

  1. Engine performance: Engine manufacturers often specify the horsepower and torque ratings for their engines in terms of pound-feet.
  2. Power tools: Many power tool specifications, such as those for drills or impact wrenches, list their maximum torque output in pound-feet.
  3. Automotive applications: Pound-feet is used to describe the turning force (torque) exerted by a vehicle's engine and transmission system.

Now that you know what pound-feet means, do you have any specific questions about its usage or application?

What is newton-meters?

A Newton-meter (N·m) is a unit of measurement that represents the amount of work or energy required to accelerate an object by a certain amount. It's a fundamental concept in physics, particularly in mechanics.

Here's what it means:

Newton: A Newton (N) is a unit of force, which is a push or pull that can cause an object to change its motion. One Newton is the force required to accelerate a 1-kilogram mass by 1 meter per second squared.

Meter: A meter (m) is a unit of distance or length.

So, when you combine these two units together, you get Newtons multiplied by meters, which represents the amount of work done to move an object from one point to another. This work can be thought of as energy.

In simpler terms:

  • A Newton-meter measures the "effort" required to push or pull an object a certain distance.
  • It's like calculating how much "oomph" is needed to lift a heavy box off the ground and place it on a table, where you need to apply enough force (Newtons) to move the box a certain distance (meters).

Newton-meters are used in various applications:

  1. Mechanical advantage: When using levers, pulleys, or gears, we want to calculate how much effort is required to lift an object.
  2. Energy calculations: Newton-meters help us determine the amount of energy transferred between systems, like when you're doing work on a car engine.

For example, if you need to lift a 100-kg box (with a weight of approximately 980 N) a distance of 1 meter, the total effort required would be:

980 Newtons × 1 Meter = 980 Newton-meters

I hope this explanation helps you grasp the concept of Newton-meters!

Complete Pound-feet conversion table

Enter # of Pound-feet
Convert 1 lbf-ft to other unitsResult
Pound-feet to Newton-meters (lbf-ft to Nm)1.355818

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