How to convert pound-inches to pound-feet
lbf⋅ft = lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333Because one pound-force foot equals 12 pound-inches, you can also divide: lbf⋅ft = lbf⋅in ÷ 12.
A pound-force inch is smaller than a pound-force foot: it takes 12 pound-inches to make one pound-force foot.
Worked examples
- 1 pound-force inch1 lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333 = 0.08333333333 lbf⋅ft
- 5 pound-inches5 lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333 = 0.4166666667 lbf⋅ft
- 10 pound-inches10 lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333 = 0.8333333333 lbf⋅ft
- 20 pound-inches20 lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333 = 1.666666667 lbf⋅ft
- 100 pound-inches100 lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333 = 8.333333333 lbf⋅ft
Pound-inches to pound-feet conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pound-inches (lbf⋅in) | Pound-feet (lbf⋅ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lbf⋅in | 0.0083333333 lbf⋅ft |
| 0.25 lbf⋅in | 0.020833333 lbf⋅ft |
| 0.5 lbf⋅in | 0.041666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 1 lbf⋅in | 0.083333333 lbf⋅ft |
| 2 lbf⋅in | 0.16666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 3 lbf⋅in | 0.25 lbf⋅ft |
| 4 lbf⋅in | 0.33333333 lbf⋅ft |
| 5 lbf⋅in | 0.41666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 6 lbf⋅in | 0.5 lbf⋅ft |
| 7 lbf⋅in | 0.58333333 lbf⋅ft |
| 8 lbf⋅in | 0.66666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 9 lbf⋅in | 0.75 lbf⋅ft |
| 10 lbf⋅in | 0.83333333 lbf⋅ft |
| Pound-inches (lbf⋅in) | Pound-feet (lbf⋅ft) |
|---|---|
| 12 lbf⋅in | 1 lbf⋅ft |
| 15 lbf⋅in | 1.25 lbf⋅ft |
| 20 lbf⋅in | 1.6666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 25 lbf⋅in | 2.0833333 lbf⋅ft |
| 30 lbf⋅in | 2.5 lbf⋅ft |
| 40 lbf⋅in | 3.3333333 lbf⋅ft |
| 50 lbf⋅in | 4.1666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 75 lbf⋅in | 6.25 lbf⋅ft |
| 100 lbf⋅in | 8.3333333 lbf⋅ft |
| 250 lbf⋅in | 20.833333 lbf⋅ft |
| 500 lbf⋅in | 41.666667 lbf⋅ft |
| 1,000 lbf⋅in | 83.333333 lbf⋅ft |
About the units
Pound-force inch (lbf⋅in)
One twelfth of a pound-foot (≈ 0.113 N·m); used for small fasteners and bicycle components. One pound-force inch equals 0.112984829 newton meters (N⋅m).
Pound-force foot (lbf⋅ft)
About 1.3558 N·m. US torque wrenches and engine torque figures use pound-feet (often written ft-lb). One pound-force foot equals 1.355817948 newton meters (N⋅m).
Frequently asked questions
How many pound-feet are in one pound-force inch?
There are 0.08333333333 pound-feet in one pound-force inch, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pound-inches to pound-feet?
Multiply the number of pound-inches by 0.08333333333. For example, 10 lbf⋅in × 0.08333333333 = 0.8333333333 lbf⋅ft.
How many pound-inches are in one pound-force foot?
One pound-force foot equals 12 pound-inches. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.08333333333.
What is 10 pound-inches in pound-feet?
10 lbf⋅in = 0.8333333333 lbf⋅ft.
Is this lbf⋅in to lbf⋅ft converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.