inch lbs. = foot lbs. question

The torque wrench I have measures ft./lbs. I need to tighten something to an inch/lbs setting. Is there a conversion between the two? My guess would be that 60 inch/lbs would equal 5 foot/lbs of torque but just dividing 60 by 12, but it's only a guess.

 

Here ya go...
www.convert-me.com

 

Yes, divide by 12. I would not use a ft.lb. torque wrench for that low of a setting. If you are really talking about 5 ft.lbs., that's hardly hand tight.

 

Well if I'm using the conversion table correctly it shows 60 inch lbs. = 3.125 ft. lbs. That doesn't make sense, but I always hated algebra because they weren't interested in the answer they wanted to know how you solved the problem.

 

that conversion page kicks ass... thanks D.W.

 

Blower on my Merc had to be torqued to 14 in#. If it's critical spend the money for the in# wrench you'll prolly be glad you did.

 

Your correct. 12 inch pounds in a foot pound... Most foot pound torque wrenches start off at 20. And are most accurate in the middle of their range, least accurate at the top and bottom of their range. Does anyone know a link to a table for average torque specs for most bolts?

 

Torque Values Table:

http://www.engineersedge.com/torque_table_sae_ftlbs.htm

 

Shows 5 Ft./lbs when I use it.

 

I second this...

You'll probably spend more fixing what you broke than what you would on a new torque wrench. ask me how I know this...

 

I have been working for the past 2 days fixing someone else mistake: NOT using an inch pound torque wrench on a Camery aluminum head.
Had to make a steel plate to fit the top of the Toyota head, use a magnetic base drill, and drill out the broken bolt, only to find out today two other bolts were over torqued and the thread will not hold 168inch pounds.
So they have to be drill to 8mm bolts and taped.

Save yourself some time and money and get an inch pound torque wrench.

Jim H

 

I'll second what Jalopy Jim and the other are suggesting. Buy the right, quality tool. A cheap torque wrench will give you inaccurate torque values, and more work later. You get what you pay for.

 

A THIRD from me!
When I was working on some electronic gear; the fastener torque values were ALL in INCH POUNDS.

After screwing up a couple of - expensive - assemblies; I invested in a GOOD INCH POUND wrench.
(you would be surprised how much torque a HAMB (sic!) handed person can apply!!)

One word of advise; if it will be used a lot, have it re-calibrated each year to insure accuracy.

 

Well I already own a snap-on "click" when it's at the right spot ft./lbs wrench. Guess I'll see if they have one for inch/lbs. I've found that using the very best tools and the most expensive parts usually help offset my lack of knowledge and talent.

 

Just tighten her down snug then give another turn....That's how we did it on the farm

 

You mention drilling and taping to 8mm, if the original bolt was a 6mmx1.0 the correct torque is 89lbs./in. not 168. You may have an incorrect spec.
The correct torque for an 8mmx1.25 bolt will be 18lbs./ft. or 216lbs./in. That is assuming grade 8.8 bolts are used.
If you need to repair a threaded hole, use a Helicoil insert. They work excellent if used correctly.

 

First off, the people who are suggesting to spend the money on a good torque wrench with a range made for the torque you are targeting are offering great advice.

Secondly, if you need to convert things, one of the best ways is to go straight to Google and just type it in like so "convert 60 inch pounds to foot pounds". Google will give you the answer plus it will work for all kings of conversions.