Convert pound-force foot to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Newton Meter
1 lbf*ft = 1.35581795 N*m
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to N*m:
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 1.35581795 N*m = 20.33726925 N*m
Pound-Force Foot to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.