What is a Foot-pound? (ft·lb)
Definition
A foot-pound (symbol: ft·lb) is a unit of torque in the imperial and US customary systems. It represents a force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from a pivot point. Foot-pounds are widely used in US and UK vehicle workshop manuals and engineering specifications.
Common Uses
- › Automotive engine torque specifications
- › Wheel and lug nut tightening
- › US/UK workshop and service manuals
- › Structural bolt torque requirements
Converters
Key Facts
- Symbolft·lb
- CategoryTorque
- 1 ft·lb ≈ 1.3558 Nm
- 1 ft·lb = 12 in·lb
- 1 ft·lb ≈ 0.13826 kgf·m
Related Terms
About the Foot-pound
A foot-pound (symbol: ft·lb) is a unit of torque in the imperial and US customary systems. It represents a force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from a pivot point. Foot-pounds are widely used in US and UK vehicle workshop manuals and engineering specifications.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 ft·lb ≈ 1.3558 Nm
- 1 ft·lb = 12 in·lb
- 1 ft·lb ≈ 0.13826 kgf·m