How do I Convert Inch-Pounds of Torque to Foot-Pounds?
Torque is defined as “a turning or twisting force” by the Free Dictionary. It is computed by multiplying a force about an axis by the length of a moment arm, hence its units consist of a length times a force. Torque is commonly expressed in units of foot-pounds, inch-pounds or inch-ounces in the English system of measurement. These units are easily converted with simple factors. Write the number of inch-pounds on a piece of paper. For example, say you want to convert 75 inch-pounds of torque to foot-pounds. Write “75” on a piece of paper. Divide the quantity in Step 1 by a factor of 12 inch-pounds per foot-pound (see Resources). In the example, 75/12 = 6.25 foot-pounds. Write the answer on your paper. Use an online tool such as the NMB Technologies Corporation Motor Measurement Conversion Tool (see Resources) to check your answer. Click on the blue box labeled “Torque”. Below that, click on “lb-in” on the line labeled “Choose Units”. Enter 75 in the “Convert From” box and click on “Cal
