Dumb question on torque readings…
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Dumb question on torque readings…
Dumb question on torque readings…
Math question, does 12 in/lbs = 1 ft/lbs??? Therefore if I were to use my in/lbs to tighten a 10 ft/lbs, I could just set it at 120 in/lbs???
Thanks!!
Math question, does 12 in/lbs = 1 ft/lbs??? Therefore if I were to use my in/lbs to tighten a 10 ft/lbs, I could just set it at 120 in/lbs???
Thanks!!
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From: baton rouge la
I heard tell a ft/lb can be compared to dropping a 1 pound hammer (minus the handle) from X height.
The force at which the hammer strikes the ground in relation to height will equal foot pounds.
thus 30 ft/lbs would be the equivilent force of a 1 pound object hitting the ground from 30feet
I think this may make ft/lbs a bit easier for everyone to understand.
The force at which the hammer strikes the ground in relation to height will equal foot pounds.
thus 30 ft/lbs would be the equivilent force of a 1 pound object hitting the ground from 30feet
I think this may make ft/lbs a bit easier for everyone to understand.
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Someone correct me but I believe you are correct in your math and your thinking.
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Originally Posted by Vette 4 Fun
Dumb question on torque readings…
Math question, does 12 in/lbs = 1 ft/lbs??? Therefore if I were to use my in/lbs to tighten a 10 ft/lbs, I could just set it at 120 in/lbs???
Thanks!!
Math question, does 12 in/lbs = 1 ft/lbs??? Therefore if I were to use my in/lbs to tighten a 10 ft/lbs, I could just set it at 120 in/lbs???
Thanks!!
The answer to your question is "yes"....Here you go...no need to guess about it:
http://www.pitt.edu/~rsup/touqueconv.html
just enter your number in foot pounds and click on the > for your conversion answer....hope this helps
John
Drifting
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From: FLORIDA
Originally Posted by Cscokd
The answer to your question is "yes"....Here you go...no need to guess about it:
http://www.pitt.edu/~rsup/touqueconv.html
just enter your number in foot pounds and click on the > for your conversion answer....hope this helps
John
http://www.pitt.edu/~rsup/touqueconv.html
just enter your number in foot pounds and click on the > for your conversion answer....hope this helps
John
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From: Columbia MD
Originally Posted by RandW
Or, I think, a foot pound is the pressure of 1 lb. at the end of a one foot bar. In other words if you need 300 ft. lb and you weigh 150 lbs you would use a bar 2 ft long and hang on the end!
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Originally Posted by Vette 4 Fun
Dumb question on torque readings…
Math question, does 12 in/lbs = 1 ft/lbs??? Therefore if I were to use my in/lbs to tighten a 10 ft/lbs, I could just set it at 120 in/lbs???
Math question, does 12 in/lbs = 1 ft/lbs??? Therefore if I were to use my in/lbs to tighten a 10 ft/lbs, I could just set it at 120 in/lbs???
