How to Convert a Newton Meter to Foot-Pounds

A Newton meter is a unit of measurement of torque. One Newton meter is the force of one Newton over a one-meter distance. You can convert Newton meters to foot-pounds, a unit of measurement of force. One foot-pound is the force of one pound over a distance of one foot in a particular direction. You can convert a Newton meter value to a foot-pound value using a calculator or online unit conversion calculator.

Instructions

Using a Calculator

1. Turn on the calculator.

2. Enter the Newton meter value.

3. Multiply the Newton meter value by 0.737562149 to calculate the foot-pounds value.

Online

1. Go to an online unit conversion calculator website, such as unitconversion.org or convertunits.com. Follow a line in Resources.

2. Enter the Newton meter value in the first box.

3. Click "Convert" to calculate the foot-pounds value.

References

• The Free Dictionary: Foot Pound
• The Free Dictionary: Newton Meter

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Unit Conversion: Newton Meters to Pound-Force Foots Conversion Calculator
• Convert Units: Convert Newton-Meter to Foot-Pound Force