Convert Foot Pounds (ft·lb) to Inch-pounds (in·lb)

1 foot-pound equals 12 inch-pounds.

Formula: in·lb = ft·lb × 12

Foot-pound to Inch-pound Converter

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Foot-Pounds to Inch-Pounds Formula

To convert ft·lb to in·lb, multiply by 12:

in·lb = ft·lb × 12

This is an exact conversion. Since 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 ft·lb = 12 in·lb.

Worked Example

Convert 10 ft·lb to in·lb: 10 × 12 = 120 in·lb. This is exact — no rounding needed.

When to Convert ft·lb to in·lb

  • Your torque wrench reads in inch-pounds but the spec is in foot-pounds.
  • Working on small fasteners near the bottom range of a ft·lb wrench where in·lb gives better resolution.
  • Comparing specs from different sources that use different units.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many inch pounds are in a foot pound?

Exactly 12. This is a defined relationship: 1 foot = 12 inches, so 1 ft·lb = 12 in·lb.

What is 7 foot pounds in inch pounds?

7 × 12 = 84 in·lb. A torque in this range is common for small to medium automotive fasteners.

Why use inch pounds instead of foot pounds?

Inch-pounds provide 12 times finer resolution than foot-pounds. For fasteners under 10 ft·lb (120 in·lb), using inch-pounds allows more precise torque control — critical for electronics, bicycle carbon components, and firearms.

Is there a difference between inch-pounds and pound-inches?

No — they are the same unit. “Inch-pound” (in·lb) and “pound-inch” (lb·in) both mean the torque from 1 pound-force at 1 inch distance. “Inch-pound” is the more common term.

Common Foot-pound to Inch-pound Conversions

Foot-pound to Inch-pound (Part 1)
Foot-pound Inch-pound Actions
1 foot-pound 12 inch-pounds
2 foot pounds 24 inch-pounds
3 foot pounds 36 inch-pounds
5 foot pounds 60 inch-pounds
7 foot pounds 84 inch-pounds
9 foot pounds 108 inch-pounds
10 foot pounds 120 inch-pounds
Foot-pound to Inch-pound (Part 2)
Foot-pound Inch-pound Actions
12 foot pounds 144 inch-pounds
15 foot pounds 180 inch-pounds
18 foot pounds 216 inch-pounds
20 foot pounds 240 inch-pounds
25 foot pounds 300 inch-pounds
30 foot pounds 360 inch-pounds

Foot pounds to inch-pounds Conversion Table

Reference table with common foot pounds to inch-pounds conversions. All values calculated with high precision.

Foot Pounds to Inch-pounds Table
0.0001 to 12

Foot pounds Inch-pounds Actions
0.0001 ft·lb 0.0012 in·lb
0.00025 ft·lb 0.003 in·lb
0.0005 ft·lb 0.006 in·lb
0.001 ft·lb 0.012 in·lb
0.0025 ft·lb 0.03 in·lb
0.005 ft·lb 0.06 in·lb
0.01 ft·lb 0.12 in·lb
0.025 ft·lb 0.3 in·lb
0.05 ft·lb 0.6 in·lb
0.1 ft·lb 1 15 in·lb
14 ft·lb 3 in·lb
12 ft·lb 6 in·lb

Foot Pounds to Inch-pounds Table
1 to 100000

Foot pounds Inch-pounds Actions
1 ft·lb 12 in·lb
2 12 ft·lb 30 in·lb
5 ft·lb 60 in·lb
10 ft·lb 120 in·lb
25 ft·lb 300 in·lb
50 ft·lb 600 in·lb
100 ft·lb 1200 in·lb
250 ft·lb 3000 in·lb
500 ft·lb 6000 in·lb
1000 ft·lb 12000 in·lb
2500 ft·lb 30000 in·lb
5000 ft·lb 60000 in·lb
10000 ft·lb 120000 in·lb
25000 ft·lb 300000 in·lb
50000 ft·lb 600000 in·lb
100000 ft·lb 1200000 in·lb

Inch-pounds to Foot Pounds Table
0.01 to 50

Inch-pounds Foot pounds Actions
0.01 in·lb 0.000833333 ft·lb
0.025 in·lb 0.00208333 ft·lb
0.05 in·lb 0.00416667 ft·lb
0.1 in·lb 0.00833333 ft·lb
14 in·lb 0.0208333 ft·lb
12 in·lb 0.0416667 ft·lb
1 in·lb 112 ft·lb
2 12 in·lb 0.208333 ft·lb
5 in·lb 0.416667 ft·lb
10 in·lb 0.833333 ft·lb
25 in·lb 2 112 ft·lb
50 in·lb 4 16 ft·lb

Inch-pounds to Foot Pounds Table
100 to 10000000

Inch-pounds Foot pounds Actions
100 in·lb 8 13 ft·lb
250 in·lb 20.8333 ft·lb
500 in·lb 41.6667 ft·lb
1000 in·lb 83.3333 ft·lb
2500 in·lb 208.333 ft·lb
5000 in·lb 416.667 ft·lb
10000 in·lb 833.333 ft·lb
25000 in·lb 2083.33 ft·lb
50000 in·lb 4166.67 ft·lb
100000 in·lb 8333.33 ft·lb
250000 in·lb 20833.3 ft·lb
500000 in·lb 41666.7 ft·lb
1000000 in·lb 83333.3 ft·lb
2500000 in·lb 208333 ft·lb
5000000 in·lb 416667 ft·lb
10000000 in·lb 833333 ft·lb

Looking for the reverse? Convert Inch-pound to Foot-pound

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

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