Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound Converter
Convert Foot-Pounds to Inch-Pounds
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How to Convert Foot-Pounds to Inch-Pounds
To convert from foot-pounds (ft-lb) to inch-pounds (in-lb), you multiply the number of foot-pounds by 12. This is because 1 foot-pound is equal to 12 inch-pounds.
Formula
Inch-Pounds = Foot-Pounds × 12
or
in-lb = ft-lb × 12
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in foot-pounds
- Multiply that number by 12
- The result is the equivalent torque in inch-pounds
Examples
- 1 ft-lb = 1 × 12 = 12 in-lb
- 2 ft-lb = 2 × 12 = 24 in-lb
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inch-pounds are in a foot-pound?
There are 12 inch-pounds in one foot-pound.
What is a foot-pound?
A foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of energy or work in the Imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as the energy expended when a force of one pound-force (lbf) acts through a distance of one foot.