12 Inch-pounds to Foot Pounds

12 in·lb = 1 ft·lb

Calculation: ft·lb = 12 in·lb × 0.0833333 = 1 ft·lb

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How much torque is 12 in·lb?

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

What does 12 in·lb look like?

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

How to Convert Inch-pound to Foot-pound

1 inch-pound = 112 foot pounds

Foot-pound = Inch-pound × 112

Example: 12 in·lb × 112 = 1 ft·lb

Reverse Conversion

To convert foot pounds back to inch-pounds:

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

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...

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 12 inch-pounds in foot pounds?

12 inch-pounds equals 1 foot-pound. This is calculated by multiplying 12 by the conversion factor 0.0833333.

What does 12 inch-pounds look like in foot pounds?

12 inch-pounds (1 foot-pound) is typical for small fasteners, circuit board screws, or scope mounts.

How do you calculate 12 inch-pounds to foot pounds?

Multiply 12 by the conversion factor 0.0833333. The calculation is 12 × 0.0833333 = 1 foot-pound. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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

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

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