Convert newton-meters to foot-pounds instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Newton-metres to foot-pounds multiplies by 0.737562, because one N·m is about 0.74 ft-lb. It is the conversion for torque settings in service manuals, where European or Asian specs use N·m and American wrenches read in foot-pounds: 100 N·m is 73.8 ft-lb, and a wheel-nut setting of 120 N·m is 88.5 ft-lb. Precision matters for safety-critical fasteners — wheels, brakes and engine parts — so use a calibrated wrench and tighten in the correct pattern.
How to convert newton-meters to foot-pounds
Multiply the value by 0.7375621493.
ft-lb = Nm × 0.7375621493Example: 10 Nm = 7.3756 ft-lb.
Newton-meters to Foot-pounds conversion table
| Newton-meters (Nm) | Foot-pounds (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm | 0.7376 ft-lb |
| 2 Nm | 1.4751 ft-lb |
| 3 Nm | 2.2127 ft-lb |
| 4 Nm | 2.9502 ft-lb |
| 5 Nm | 3.6878 ft-lb |
| 10 Nm | 7.3756 ft-lb |
| 15 Nm | 11.0634 ft-lb |
| 20 Nm | 14.7512 ft-lb |
| 25 Nm | 18.4391 ft-lb |
| 50 Nm | 36.8781 ft-lb |
| 100 Nm | 73.7562 ft-lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds is 1 newton-meter?
1 newton-meter equals 0.7376 foot-pounds.
What is the formula to convert Nm to ft-lb?
To convert Nm to ft-lb, multiply the value by 0.7375621493. The full formula is: ft-lb = Nm × 0.7375621493.
How do I convert foot-pounds back to newton-meters?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the foot-pounds field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: Nm = ft-lb ÷ 0.7375621493.
Is the Nm to ft-lb conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.7375621493) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.