If I need to torque something to 16 Ft pounds, can I use a torque wrench that measures "inch" pounds? If so, how do I convert that?
2007-01-02 13:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by Casey 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
yes. its a simple math conversion. A foot pound is the torque you get when you apply a pound of force on the end of a 1 foot rod. So 1 ft*lb = 12 in*lbs. Simply multiply your ft*lb torque by 12 to get inch*lbs.
16 ft*lb = 192 in*lbs
2007-01-02 13:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just understand what torque is. Torque is force applied at some distance. It is found by multiplying those values. Just convert the value. 16 feet * 12 inches / 1 foot = 196 feet. Since pounds = pounds, 16 foot-pounds is 196 inch-pounds. Just like the first guy said.
2007-01-02 13:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 inch pounds to 1 foot pound. Really would be worth the price to get a torque wrench that measures inch pounds. I bought a cheap one at Harbor Freights, that has served me well.
2016-03-29 05:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
divide the inch pound by 12
2007-01-02 19:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by most 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. convert it in your head, then torque it to the new number.
2007-01-02 16:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some torque wrenches are digital and will give you both readings. you can also translate it on a chart.
2007-01-02 13:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
12 inch pounds is one foot pound.
2007-01-02 14:15:32 · answer #7 · answered by Piguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so how much ft-lbs is 106 in-lbs
2014-11-30 17:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋