View Full Version : Question on measuring torque/ How many inch pounds in a foot pound?
frkelly74
04-03-2020, 05:06 PM
I have never needed to do this conversion before and would like to know if it's possible to convert ft lbs to inch pounds. I have a torque wrench that measures foot pounds. So the question ... How many inch pounds in a foot pound. It couldn't be 12 could it? Thank you!
gwrench
04-03-2020, 05:07 PM
Yes 12
frkelly74
04-03-2020, 05:14 PM
Thank you, So if the spec is 205 inch pounds it is also just over 17 ft pounds? I guess I need another tool, the foot pound scale doesn't go that low.
gwrench
04-03-2020, 05:38 PM
Yes that is right. That's also the reason for inch pound torque wrenches and trying to get a torque wrench that's not on the upper or lower edges of the range. They're not very accurate at either edge of the range.
Nueces
04-03-2020, 08:14 PM
A general rule for doing these conversions is to substitute your new units into your initial quantity. For example 205 inch pounds = 205 (1/12 foot) pounds = 17.08 foot pounds.
Mal Paso
04-03-2020, 10:56 PM
Is this a trick question?
Harbor Freight has an OK inch pound torque wrench for $11 on sale.
frkelly74
04-04-2020, 12:11 AM
Gotcha! Thanks for all the help. I wonder if Harbor Freight is open?
corbinace
04-04-2020, 02:29 AM
They are open here.
Wayne Smith
04-04-2020, 08:41 AM
I'm sure they are functioning at least online.
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