How many foot-pounds is 1 newton-meter?

1 newton-meter equals 0.7375621493 foot-pounds. To convert any N·m value, multiply it by 0.7375621493.

How many newton-meters is 1 foot-pound?

1 foot-pound equals 1.3558179483 newton-meters. To convert ft·lb to N·m, multiply by 1.3558179483.

What is the difference between N·m and ft·lb?

Both are units of torque (rotational force). Newton-meter (N·m) is the SI metric unit; foot-pound (ft·lb) is the US customary unit. They measure the same physical quantity — the tendency of a force to rotate an object around an axis.

Is this the same as energy conversion?

The units are mathematically identical to joules and foot-pounds of energy, but torque and energy are different physical quantities. This tool is intended for torque values such as fastener torque specs, not energy conversion.

What is a common automotive torque spec in both units?

A typical lug nut torque of 120 N·m equals about 88.5 ft·lb. An engine head bolt torque of 100 N·m equals about 73.8 ft·lb.

Newton Meters to Foot Pounds Converter

Name: Newton Meters to Foot Pounds Converter
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Enter a torque value in newton-meters and instantly get the equivalent in foot-pounds.

Torque Converter

Newton-meters (N·m)

Foot-pounds (ft·lb)

Conversion factor: 1 N·m = 0.7375621493 ft·lb | 1 ft·lb = 1.3558179483 N·m

Result

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Common Torque References

Application	N·m	ft·lb
Small bolt (M6)	10	7.38
Spark plug	25	18.44
Oil drain plug	50	36.88
Engine head bolt	100	73.76
Wheel lug nut	120	88.51
Axle nut	200	147.51

Click any row to load that value.

Summary

Enter a torque value in newton-meters and instantly get the equivalent in foot-pounds.

How it works

Enter a torque value in newton-meters (N·m) in the input field.
The converter multiplies your value by 0.7375621493 to get foot-pounds.
The result appears instantly in the foot-pounds field.
Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (ft·lb → N·m).
Copy either result with the copy button for use in specs or documentation.

Use cases

Look up engine head bolt torque specs when working between metric and imperial manuals.
Calibrate a torque wrench set in different units than the fastener specification.
Convert wheel lug nut torque from a European service manual (N·m) to a US spec sheet (ft·lb).
Verify tool torque ratings when comparing metric and imperial power tools.
Convert torque figures in mechanical engineering calculations.
Cross-reference motorcycle or bicycle component torque specs across regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu