20 Foot Pounds to Newton-meters

20 ft·lb ≈ 27.116 N·m

Calculation: N·m = 20 ft·lb × 1.35582 ≈ 27.116 N·m

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How much torque is 20 ft·lb?

20 ft·lb (27.1 N·m) is the range for oil drain plugs, bicycle crank bolts, and intake/exhaust manifold bolts

What does 20 ft·lb look like?

Illustration of an oil pan drain plug with torque wrench — oil drain plug torque
20 ft·lb (27.1 N·m) is the range for oil drain plugs, bicycle crank bolts, and intake/exhaust manifold bolts

How to Convert Foot-pound to Newton-meter

1 foot-pound = 1.35582 Newton-meters

Newton-meter = Foot-pound × 1.35582

Example: 20 ft·lb × 1.35582 = 27.116 N·m

Reverse Conversion

To convert Newton-meters back to foot pounds:

  • Remember, 1 newton-meter equals 0.737562 foot pounds.
  • To convert 27.116 N·m to ft·lb, multiply 27.116 x 0.737562, resulting in 20 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 20 foot pounds in Newton-meters?

20 foot pounds equals 27.116 Newton-meters. This is calculated by multiplying 20 by the conversion factor 1.35582.

What does 20 foot pounds look like in Newton-meters?

20 foot pounds (27.116 Newton-meters) is typical for bicycle pedals, valve cover bolts, or medium fasteners.

How do you calculate 20 foot pounds to Newton-meters?

Multiply 20 by the conversion factor 1.35582. The calculation is 20 × 1.35582 = 27.116 Newton-meters. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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20 foot pounds = 27.1164 Newton-meters
20 foot pounds = 27.1164 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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