Torque specs come in newton-metres (metric) or foot-pounds (imperial). One newton-metre equals about 0.738 foot-pounds — essential when a spec sheet and your torque wrench use different units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ft-lb in a Nm?
One newton-metre equals 0.737562 foot-pounds.
Which is bigger, Nm or ft-lb?
A foot-pound is larger — it takes about 1.36 Nm to equal one ft-lb.