Inch Pounds to Foot Pounds

What is Inch Pounds to Foot Pounds Converter?

This tool converts Inch-pound force (in·lbf) to Foot-pound force (ft·lbf) quickly and accurately. Whether you're working with bolt torque specifications, engine specs, or mechanical calculations, this converter provides instant results.

Understanding the Units

Inch-pound force (in·lbf): US/Imperial unit for smaller torque values. Equal to 0.1130 N·m. Common for small fasteners and precision assembly.

Foot-pound force (ft·lbf): Standard US/Imperial torque unit. Equal to 1.3558 N·m. Widely used in American automotive industry for bolt torque specifications.

Who Uses This Conversion?

• Automotive technicians: Converting bolt torque specs between metric and imperial
• Mechanical engineers: Working with torque specifications in different systems
• RC hobbyists: Converting servo torque ratings
• DIY mechanics: Following torque specifications from manuals
• Students: Learning about torque unit conversions in physics

Privacy

All conversions happen in your browser. No data is stored or sent to any server.

How to Use

Converting Inch Pounds to Foot Pounds takes just seconds:

1. Enter the Inch Pounds value in the first input field
2. View the Foot Pounds result instantly in the second field
3. Copy the result using the copy button if needed

Reverse Conversion

Need to convert Foot Pounds to Inch Pounds instead? Simply click the swap button (↔) to reverse the conversion direction, or type in the Foot Pounds field directly.

Tips for Accurate Conversions

• Use decimal points for precise values (e.g., 25.5 instead of 26)
• Large numbers are automatically formatted with thousand separators
• Results update instantly as you type

Common Applications

• Automotive bolt torque specifications
• Engine and transmission torque specs
• Servo motor specifications
• Industrial equipment settings

Features

Instant Conversion

Results appear as you type, with no need to click a convert button. The calculation uses precise conversion factors for accurate results.

Bidirectional Input

Type in either field and the other updates automatically. This makes it easy to work in whichever direction you need.

Copy Results

Click the copy button next to any value to copy it to your clipboard for use in documents, manuals, or other applications.

Quick Reference Table

The reference section shows common Inch Pounds-to-Foot Pounds conversions at a glance for quick lookups.

Unit Flexibility

Use the dropdown menus to switch to other torque units if needed. The converter supports Newton-meters, foot-pounds, inch-pounds, kilogram-force meters, and many more.

Mobile Friendly

The converter works on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile. Convert torque units in the garage or workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Inch Pounds to Foot Pounds?

To convert Inch-pound force to Foot-pound force, multiply the in·lbf value by 0.083333. For example, 1 in·lbf = 0.083333 ft·lbf.

What is the formula for Inch Pounds to Foot Pounds?

The conversion formula is: ft·lbf = in·lbf × 0.083333. Conversely, to convert back: in·lbf = ft·lbf × 12.0000.

What is Inch-pound force?

US/Imperial unit for smaller torque values. Equal to 0.1130 N·m. Common for small fasteners and precision assembly.

What is Foot-pound force?

Standard US/Imperial torque unit. Equal to 1.3558 N·m. Widely used in American automotive industry for bolt torque specifications.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes, the converter uses internationally recognized conversion factors with high precision. Results are accurate for engineering and mechanical applications.

Can I convert other torque units?

Yes, use the dropdown menus to select from many torque units including Newton-meters (N·m), foot-pounds (ft·lbf), inch-pounds (in·lbf), kilogram-force meters (kgf·m), and more.

Does this work offline?

Once the page loads, all calculations happen in your browser. However, you need an internet connection for the initial page load.