1 Foot-pound to Inch-pounds

1 ft·lb ≈ 12 in·lb

Calculation: in·lb = 1 ft·lb × 12 ≈ 12 in·lb

Foot-pound to Inch-pound Converter

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How much torque is 1 ft·lb?

1 ft·lb (1.36 N·m) is typical for precision fasteners — smartphone screws, laptop assembly, watch components, and small electronic devices

What does 1 ft·lb look like?

Illustration of a smartphone with a small hex key tightening a precision screw — low torque fastener
1 ft·lb (1.36 N·m) is typical for precision fasteners — smartphone screws, laptop assembly, watch components, and small electronic devices

How to Convert Foot-pound to Inch-pound

1 foot-pound = 12 inch-pounds

Inch-pound = Foot-pound × 12

Example: 1 ft·lb × 12 = 12 in·lb

Reverse Conversion

To convert inch-pounds back to foot pounds:

  • Remember, 1 inch-pound equals 112 foot pounds.
  • To convert 12 in·lb to ft·lb, multiply 12 x 112, resulting in 1 ft·lb.
About these units

Foot pound: The foot-pound (ft·lb or lbf·ft) is an imperial unit of torque equal to the torque produced by one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.Foot-pounds are th...

Inch pound: The inch-pound (in·lb or lbf·in) is an imperial unit of torque equal to the torque produced by one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the pivot point.Inch-pounds are us...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 foot-pound in inch-pounds?

1 foot-pound equals 12 inch-pounds. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 12.

What does 1 foot-pound look like in inch-pounds?

1 foot-pound (12 inch-pounds) is typical for small screws, electronics, or bicycle accessories.

How do you calculate 1 foot-pound to inch-pounds?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 12. The calculation is 1 × 12 = 12 inch-pounds. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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1 foot-pound = 12 inch-pounds
1 foot-pound = 12 inch-pounds — conversion chart

For general conversions between foot pounds and inch-pounds, see the foot pounds to inch-pounds converter.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM 1 N·m by definition (SI, BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
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