1 Foot-pound to Newton-meters

1 ft·lb ≈ 1.3558 N·m

Calculation: N·m = 1 ft·lb × 1.35582 ≈ 1.3558 N·m

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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 Newton-meter

1 foot-pound = 1.35582 Newton-meters

Newton-meter = Foot-pound × 1.35582

Example: 1 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 1.3558 N·m

Reverse Conversion

To convert Newton-meters back to foot pounds:

  • Remember, 1 newton-meter equals 0.737562 foot pounds.
  • To convert 1.3558 N·m to ft·lb, multiply 1.3558 x 0.737562, 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...

Newton meter: The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque (moment of force). It represents the torque produced by a force of one newton applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the pivot point.New...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 foot-pound in Newton-meters?

1 foot-pound equals 1.3558 Newton-meters. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 1.35582.

What does 1 foot-pound look like in Newton-meters?

1 foot-pound (1.3558 Newton-meters) is typical for small screws, electronics, or bicycle accessories.

How do you calculate 1 foot-pound to Newton-meters?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 1.35582. The calculation is 1 × 1.35582 = 1.3558 Newton-meters. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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1 foot-pound = 1.35582 Newton-meters — conversion chart

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

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