15 Foot Pounds to Inch-pounds

15 ft·lb ≈ 180 in·lb

Calculation: in·lb = 15 ft·lb × 12 ≈ 180 in·lb

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How much torque is 15 ft·lb?

15 ft·lb (20.3 N·m) is the range for oil drain plugs, bicycle crank bolts, and intake/exhaust manifold bolts

What does 15 ft·lb look like?

Illustration of an oil pan drain plug with torque wrench — oil drain plug torque
15 ft·lb (20.3 N·m) is the range for oil drain plugs, bicycle crank bolts, and intake/exhaust manifold bolts

How to Convert Foot-pound to Inch-pound

1 foot-pound = 12 inch-pounds

Inch-pound = Foot-pound × 12

Example: 15 ft·lb × 12 = 180 in·lb

Reverse Conversion

To convert inch-pounds back to foot pounds:

  • Remember, 1 inch-pound equals 112 foot pounds.
  • To convert 180 in·lb to ft·lb, multiply 180 x 112, resulting in 15 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 15 foot pounds in inch-pounds?

15 foot pounds equals 180 inch-pounds. This is calculated by multiplying 15 by the conversion factor 12.

What does 15 foot pounds look like in inch-pounds?

15 foot pounds (180 inch-pounds) is typical for bicycle pedals, valve cover bolts, or medium fasteners.

How do you calculate 15 foot pounds to inch-pounds?

Multiply 15 by the conversion factor 12. The calculation is 15 × 12 = 180 inch-pounds. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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15 foot pounds = 180 inch-pounds
15 foot pounds = 180 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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