A newton-meter (newtons times meters, _not_ newton/meter!) is a unit of
torque, as is a ft-lb. One N-M = 0.738 ft-lb, or equivalently one ft-lb =
1.36 N-M. Multiply ft-lbs by 1.36 to get N-M.
Len Bugel
'51 TD
'57 MGA
On Thu, 12 Jun 1997, 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.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> "Jay"
> John S. van Syckel
> 1971 MGB (BRG, NO PO)
> AMGBA
> MG Car Club Deutschland, e.V.
>
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