Convert Pound-inch to Pound-foot
Use this free converter to change pound-inches (lbf·in) into pound-feet (lbf·ft). Pound-inch and pound-foot both measure torque. As a quick reference, 1 lbf·in equals 0.083333333 lbf·ft, and 1 lbf·ft equals 12 lbf·in.
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Pound-foot (lbf·ft)
0.083333333
1 lbf·in = 0.083333333 lbf·ft
Torque conversion table
| Pound-inch | Pound-foot |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00083333333 |
| 0.1 | 0.0083333333 |
| 0.5 | 0.041666667 |
| 1 | 0.083333333 |
| 2 | 0.16666667 |
| 3 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.41666667 |
| 10 | 0.83333333 |
| 20 | 1.6666667 |
| 25 | 2.0833333 |
| 50 | 4.1666667 |
| 100 | 8.3333333 |
| 1,000 | 83.333333 |
How to convert Pound-inch to Pound-foot
Multiply the pound-inch value by 0.083333333 to get pound-feet.
- Enter the number of pound-inches you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in pound-feet.
- Worked example: 15 lbf·in × 0.083333333 = 1.25 lbf·ft.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (pound-foot to pound-inch).
About these units
Pound-inch (lbf·in)
- Definition
- A pound-inch (lbf·in) is one twelfth of a pound-foot, used for smaller imperial torques.
- History
- It is the small-scale counterpart of the pound-foot.
- Current use
- It specifies tightening torque for small bolts and assemblies in the US.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many pound-feet are in a pound-inch?
There are 0.083333333 lbf·ft in 1 lbf·in. To convert, multiply the number of pound-inches by 0.083333333.
How do I convert pound-inches to pound-feet?
Multiply the pound-inch value by 0.083333333 to get pound-feet. For example, 10 lbf·in = 0.83333333 lbf·ft.
Is this pound-inch-to-pound-foot 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-inch to other torque units
| Unit | 1 Pound-inch equals |
|---|---|
| Newton Meter (N·m) | 0.11298483 N·m |
| Newton Centimeter (N·cm) | 11.298483 N·cm |
| Kilonewton Meter (kN·m) | 0.00011298483 kN·m |
| Pound-foot (lbf·ft) | 0.083333333 lbf·ft |
| Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m) | 0.011521246 kgf·m |