Inch-pound To Foot-pound Converter

(in-lb to ft-lb converter)

Convert Inch-pound to Foot-pound


Effortlessly Convert Your Measurements: In-lb to Ft-lb


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-09)

Streamline your calculations with Newtum's Inch-pound to Foot-pound Converter. Convert in-lb to ft-lb quickly and accurately, igniting your curiosity to explore more about this indispensable tool.

What are Inch-pound and Foot-pound

Definition of Inch-pound

An inch-pound (in-lb) is a unit of torque representing the force of one pound acting at a perpendicular distance of one inch from a pivot point. It is a measure commonly used in engineering and mechanics to quantify rotational force, particularly in small-scale applications where foot-pounds may be too large a unit for precise calculations.

Definition of Foot-pound

A foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of torque, which refers to the rotational force applied at a distance of one foot from the axis of rotation. It measures the energy transferred or the work done when an object is rotated about a pivot point, commonly used in various mechanical and engineering contexts to express larger scale rotational forces.

Inch-pound to Foot-pound Conversion Table

Inch-pound (in-lb) Foot-pound (ft-lb)
1 0.0833
5 0.4165
10 0.833
15 1.25
20 1.6667
25 2.0833
30 2.5
35 2.9167
40 3.3333
45 3.75
50 4.1667

Conversion of Inch-pound to Foot-pound

1 in-lb = 0.0833 ft-lb
1 ft-lb = 12 in-lb

Example 1:
convert 20 in-lb to ft-lb:
20 in-lb = 20 × 0.0833 ft-lb = 1.666 ft-lb

Example 2:
convert 48 in-lb to ft-lb:
48 in-lb = 48 × 0.0833 ft-lb = 4 ft-lb

History of Inch-pound and Foot-pound

The Inch-pound to Foot-pound Converter traces its origins to the fields of mechanics and engineering, where precision in torque measurements is crucial. Historically, the need for standardizing these units arose with the advent of complex machinery and the need for accurate conversion has been essential ever since.

How to use Inch-pound to Foot-pound Converter

Real Life Applications of Inch-pound to Foot-pound

Discover how the Inch-pound to Foot-pound Converter is pivotal in applications where precise torque conversion is essential.

Solved Examples in-lb to ft-lb

Example 1:
Convert 30 in-lb to ft-lb:
30 in-lb = 30 × 0.0833 ft-lb = 2.5 ft-lb

Example 2:
Convert 75 in-lb to ft-lb:
75 in-lb = 75 × 0.0833 ft-lb = 6.2475 ft-lb

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