Unveiling the Newtum lbf-ft to Nm Converter: a seamless tool designed to accurately transform pound-force feet into newton meters, sparking curiosity to explore the mechanics behind the conversion.
A pound-force foot (lbf-ft) is a unit of torque or rotational force in the imperial system. It represents the torque created by one pound of force acting at a perpendicular distance of one foot from a pivot point.
Definition of Newton-meterA newton meter (Nm) is the SI unit of torque, also referred to as the moment of force. It represents the torque resulting from a force of one newton applied perpendicularly to a moment arm which is one meter long.
| Pound-force Foot (lbf-ft) | Newton Meter (Nm) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf-ft | 1.35582 Nm |
| 2 lbf-ft | 2.71164 Nm |
| 3 lbf-ft | 4.06746 Nm |
| 4 lbf-ft | 5.42328 Nm |
| 5 lbf-ft | 6.77910 Nm |
| 6 lbf-ft | 8.13492 Nm |
| 7 lbf-ft | 9.49074 Nm |
| 8 lbf-ft | 10.84656 Nm |
| 9 lbf-ft | 12.20238 Nm |
| 10 lbf-ft | 13.55820 Nm |
Example 1:
Convert 10 lbf-ft to Nm:
10 lbf-ft = 10 × 1.35582 Nm = 13.5582 Nm
Example 2:
Convert 5.5 lbf-ft to Nm:
5.5 lbf-ft = 5.5 × 1.35582 Nm = 7.45651 Nm
The Pound-force Foot to Newton Meter converter has its roots in the transition from imperial to metric systems, providing an essential tool for engineers and technicians worldwide to accurately convert torque measurements between the two systems.
Discover how the lbf-ft to Nm Converter plays a pivotal role in various industries by providing precise torque conversions.
Example 1:
To convert 15 lbf-ft to Nm:
15 lbf-ft = 15 × 1.35582 Nm = 20.3373 Nm
Example 2:
To convert 25 lbf-ft to Nm:
25 lbf-ft = 25 × 1.35582 Nm = 33.8955 Nm
