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Can you convert a torque wrench from inch pounds to foot pounds?

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?

Public Comments

1. 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
2. some torque wrenches are digital and will give you both readings. you can also translate it on a chart.
3. 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.
4. yes. 12 inch pounds is one foot pound.
5. Sure. convert it in your head, then torque it to the new number.
6. divide the inch pound by 12