inch pounds to foot pounds conversion formula
1 In the English system, torque is measured in foot-pounds or inch-pounds. 2  In the Metric system, torque is measured in Newton-meters. 3  8.851 inch-pounds = 1 Newton-meter. 4  1 foot-pound = 12 inch-pounds.orque is determined by multiplying the applied force by the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied. 1  In the English system, torque is measured in foot-pounds or inch-pounds.