Hi Jay,
'Torque' or 'the moment of a force' or 'the turning effect of a force' (all
the same) is measured in newton metres (NOT newtons PER metre) which as you
stated correctly is measuring the same thing as a pound foot.
To convert from pounds feet (lbf ft) to newton metres (Nm) multiply by
1.356.
To convert from Nm to lbf ft multiply by 0.738.
e.g. 10 lbf ft = 13.56 Nm
Hope this was of some help.
Mark Shone
Physics teacher
71 MGB GT "Oscar"
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John S. van Syckel wrote:
>I would like to ask for some help from some of you "Physics Types." I
have
>been told that a "Newton/Meter" (or "Meter/Newton") is the metric
>equivalent of foot/pound.
>
>1. Is this true?
>2. And if it is, does anyone know how to convert foot/pounds to
>newton/meters (or whatever).
>
>I need to know so I can use the correct settings on my
>"Drehmomentschleussel" (Torque Wrench). I wouldn"t want to torque
>something too little or too much on my LBC.
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