Convert foot-pound to inch-pound
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to inch-pound [in*lbf], or Convert inch-pound to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 11.9999999115 in*lbf. To convert foot-pound to inch-pound, multiply the value by 11.9999999115; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in*lbf = 0.083333333948 ft*lbf). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf = 11.9999999115 in*lbf
- 1 in*lbf = 0.083333333948 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 119.999999115 in*lbf
- 100 ft*lbf = 1199.99999115 in*lbf
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound
1 ft*lbf = 11.9999999114925 in*lbf
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to in*lbf:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 11.9999999114925 in*lbf = 179.999998672388 in*lbf
Foot-Pound to Inch-Pound Conversion Table
| foot-pound | inch-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 11.9999999115 in*lbf |
| 2 ft*lbf | 23.999999823 in*lbf |
| 3 ft*lbf | 35.9999997345 in*lbf |
| 5 ft*lbf | 59.9999995575 in*lbf |
| 10 ft*lbf | 119.999999115 in*lbf |
| 20 ft*lbf | 239.99999823 in*lbf |
| 50 ft*lbf | 599.999995575 in*lbf |
| 100 ft*lbf | 1199.99999115 in*lbf |
| 500 ft*lbf | 5999.99995575 in*lbf |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 11999.9999115 in*lbf |
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in inch-pound?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 11.9999999115 inch-pound (in*lbf).
How do you convert foot-pound to inch-pound?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 11.9999999115. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 11.9999999115 = 299.999997787 in*lbf.
What is 10 foot-pound in inch-pound?
10 ft*lbf = 119.999999115 in*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the inch-pound?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf = 11.9999999115 in*lbf.