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Pound-force inch to Pound-force foot Converter

1 pound-force inch is about 0.08333333333 pound-force feet. Convert pound-force inches (lbf·in) to pound-force feet (lbf·ft) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Pound-force inch to Pound-force foot conversion

1 lbf·in ≈ 0.08333333333 lbf·ftone pound-force inch in pound-force feet

1 lbf·ft = 12 lbf·inone pound-force foot in pound-force inches

Pound-force inch (lbf·in): One pound-force acting at one inch: 4.4482216152605 × 0.0254 N·m.

Pound-force foot (lbf·ft): One pound-force acting at one foot: 4.4482216152605 × 0.3048 N·m. The usual US unit for engine and bolt torque.

Source:NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8

How to convert pound-force inches to pound-force feet

To convert pound-force inches to pound-force feet, divide the number of pound-force inches by 12.

Formula

lbf·ft = lbf·in ÷ 12

Examples

  • 5 lbf·in = 5 ÷ 12 ≈ 0.4166666667 lbf·ft
  • 25 lbf·in = 25 ÷ 12 ≈ 2.083333333 lbf·ft
  • 100 lbf·in = 100 ÷ 12 ≈ 8.333333333 lbf·ft

Pound-force inch to Pound-force foot conversion table

Pound-force inch to Pound-force foot
Pound-force inch (lbf·in)Pound-force foot (lbf·ft)
0.1 lbf·in0.008333333333 lbf·ft
0.5 lbf·in0.04166666667 lbf·ft
1 lbf·in0.08333333333 lbf·ft
2 lbf·in0.1666666667 lbf·ft
3 lbf·in0.25 lbf·ft
5 lbf·in0.4166666667 lbf·ft
10 lbf·in0.8333333333 lbf·ft
20 lbf·in1.666666667 lbf·ft
25 lbf·in2.083333333 lbf·ft
50 lbf·in4.166666667 lbf·ft
100 lbf·in8.333333333 lbf·ft
250 lbf·in20.83333333 lbf·ft
500 lbf·in41.66666667 lbf·ft
1000 lbf·in83.33333333 lbf·ft

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many pound-force feet are in one pound-force inch?
One pound-force inch is about 0.08333333333 pound-force feet.
How do I convert pound-force feet to pound-force inches?
To convert pound-force feet to pound-force inches, multiply the number of pound-force feet by 12. The formula is lbf·in = lbf·ft × 12.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 12 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
Which is larger, a pound-force inch or a pound-force foot?
A pound-force foot is 12 times larger than a pound-force inch. In other words, a pound-force inch is exactly 1/12 of a pound-force foot.