Measurement Conversions, Question?

[GHarman]

I have always had a question about the relationship between Foot pounds of torque and inch pounds of torque. What is the conversion equation? Is it 12"X12"=1 Ft. LB or 12"X12"X12" = 1 Ft. LB ? Or am I all wet? How many inch pounds in a foot pound? And how do you convert, say, 7 foot pounds of torque into inch pounds of torque? Before it was academic, now I need this info to properly install a main bearing seal retainer, knowing that adjustable torque wrenches usually work best in the midrange of their adjustments. Not at the extreme outside edges of their range. If anyone could shed some light on this, I would be very grateful. "Inquiring minds need to know" . GregH

 

[Misenheimer]

1 foot (12") X 1 LB = 1 foot pound

7 foot pounds X 12" = 84 inch pounds

 

[GHarman]

Elementary, my dear Watson

1 foot (12") X 1 LB = 1 foot pound

7 foot pounds X 12" = 84 inch pounds

Thanks Misenheimer, You should be slapping my knuckles with a steel rule about now. Man, I knew it had to be something as simple as that! I also "knew" that there was an element of measure in there also. But to put it together? Is this "old timers disease" or am I totally loosing it?:-laf Thanks again, GregH

 

[PToombs]

12"x12"x12" would be a square pound!

 

[GHarman]

12"x12"x12" would be a square pound!

Upon deep reflection, 12"X12"X12" should equal a cubic pound:-laf. Greg

 

[PToombs]

Yeah, Greg, that's what I meant! Spoiled the joke, huh?

 

[GHarman]

Its still funny, Bud. I even got a chance to use the "Correct" calculations today. Man I'm glad they werent based on the above numbers. Greg

 

[PToombs]

Yeah, over or under torqueing isn't good! :{

 

[Woodenhead]

If anyones interested I have a simple yet very handy conversion program that'll convert pretty much any units (distance, volume, weight, torque etc. ) any of us would ever use. It's about a 1/2Meg file I can email to you if you PM me an email address.