120 Foot Pounds to Newton-meters

120 ft·lb ≈ 162.7 N·m

Calculation: N·m = 120 ft·lb × 1.35582 ≈ 162.7 N·m

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How much torque is 120 ft·lb?

120 ft·lb (162.7 N·m) is used for cylinder head bolts, connecting rod bolts, and heavy automotive fasteners

What does 120 ft·lb look like?

Illustration of a cylinder head with head bolts — engine head bolt torque
120 ft·lb (162.7 N·m) is used for cylinder head bolts, connecting rod bolts, and heavy automotive fasteners

How to Convert Foot-pound to Newton-meter

1 foot-pound = 1.35582 Newton-meters

Newton-meter = Foot-pound × 1.35582

Example: 120 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 162.7 N·m

Reverse Conversion

To convert Newton-meters back to foot pounds:

  • Remember, 1 newton-meter equals 0.737562 foot pounds.
  • To convert 162.7 N·m to ft·lb, multiply 162.7 x 0.737562, resulting in 120 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 120 foot pounds in Newton-meters?

120 foot pounds equals 162.7 Newton-meters. This is calculated by multiplying 120 by the conversion factor 1.35582.

What does 120 foot pounds look like in Newton-meters?

120 foot pounds (162.7 Newton-meters) is heavy automotive torque — axle nuts, truck lug nuts, or large engine bolts.

How do you calculate 120 foot pounds to Newton-meters?

Multiply 120 by the conversion factor 1.35582. The calculation is 120 × 1.35582 = 162.7 Newton-meters. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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120 foot pounds = 162.698 Newton-meters
120 foot pounds = 162.698 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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