Newton-meters (Nm) and foot-pounds (ft-lbs) are two common units of torque used in engineering, mechanics, and everyday applications. While both measure rotational force, Nm is part of the metric system and ft-lbs belongs to the imperial system. Converting between them ensures accuracy when working with tools, machinery, or specifications that reference different measurement standards. To give a very quick reference, 1 Nm = 0.72756 ft-lbs, and 1 ft-lbs = 1.35582 Nm.

Nm to ft-lbs Calculator

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Nm to ft-lbs Conversion Table

Newton-meters (Nm)	Foot-pounds (ft-lbs)
1	0.74
5	3.69
10	7.38
15	11.06
20	14.75
25	18.44
30	22.13
35	25.81
40	29.50
45	33.19
50	36.88
60	44.25
70	51.63
80	59.00
90	66.38
100	73.75
120	88.50
150	110.63
200	147.51
250	184.39

Torque Formula

Torque Formula (in Newton-Meters)
The formula for torque is:
T = F × d

Where:

T = Torque (in Newton-meters)

F = Force applied (in Newtons)

d = Distance from the axis of rotation (in meters)

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Author: Scott Bredemann | Updated: 9/4/2025

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