Convert Pound-foot to Kilonewton Meter
Use this free converter to change pound-feet (lbf·ft) into kilonewton meters (kN·m). Pound-foot and kilonewton meter both measure torque. As a quick reference, 1 lbf·ft equals 0.0013558179 kN·m, and 1 kN·m equals 737.56215 lbf·ft.
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Kilonewton Meter (kN·m)
0.0013558179
1 lbf·ft = 0.0013558179 kN·m
Torque conversion table
| Pound-foot | Kilonewton Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000013558179 |
| 0.1 | 0.00013558179 |
| 0.5 | 0.00067790897 |
| 1 | 0.0013558179 |
| 2 | 0.0027116359 |
| 3 | 0.0040674538 |
| 5 | 0.0067790897 |
| 10 | 0.013558179 |
| 20 | 0.027116359 |
| 25 | 0.033895449 |
| 50 | 0.067790897 |
| 100 | 0.13558179 |
| 1,000 | 1.3558179 |
How to convert Pound-foot to Kilonewton Meter
Multiply the pound-foot value by 0.0013558179 to get kilonewton meters.
- Enter the number of pound-feet you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilonewton meters.
- Worked example: 15 lbf·ft × 0.0013558179 = 0.020337269 kN·m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilonewton meter to pound-foot).
About these units
Pound-foot (lbf·ft)
- Definition
- A pound-foot (lbf·ft) is an imperial torque unit, a one-pound force applied one foot from the pivot, about 1.356 N·m.
- History
- It developed with imperial mechanical engineering.
- Current use
- It is the common torque unit for US car engines and fasteners.
Kilonewton Meter (kN·m)
- Definition
- A kilonewton meter (kN·m) is 1,000 newton meters, used for large torques and bending moments.
- History
- It scales the newton meter for heavy engineering.
- Current use
- It expresses structural bending moments and heavy-machinery torque.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilonewton meters are in a pound-foot?
There are 0.0013558179 kN·m in 1 lbf·ft. To convert, multiply the number of pound-feet by 0.0013558179.
How do I convert pound-feet to kilonewton meters?
Multiply the pound-foot value by 0.0013558179 to get kilonewton meters. For example, 10 lbf·ft = 0.013558179 kN·m.
Is this pound-foot-to-kilonewton meter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Pound-foot to other torque units
| Unit | 1 Pound-foot equals |
|---|---|
| Newton Meter (N·m) | 1.3558179 N·m |
| Newton Centimeter (N·cm) | 135.58179 N·cm |
| Kilonewton Meter (kN·m) | 0.0013558179 kN·m |
| Pound-inch (lbf·in) | 12 lbf·in |
| Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) | 0.13825495 kgf·m |