I know that torque is usually measured in lbs per ft but my wrench measures in inches per lb. Is this the same as lb/ft?

Maybe i have to use the Newton readings?

 

No, inch/lbs. is not the same as ft./lbs.

Here is a nifty little conversion chart that comes with my Craftsmen torque wrenches (or at least my crappy facsimile of it):

To obtain\multiply # of: in./oz.__in./lbs.__ft./lbs__cm/kg__m/kg___nM
in./oz. -----------------------1-------- 16-------192----13.89----1389----141.6
in./lbs.-------------------.0625 ------ 1 -------12 ----.8680-----86.80----8.851
ft./lbs.-------------------.005208---.08332---- 1------.07233---7.233 ---.7376
cm/kg------------------ .07201---- 1.152----13.83---- 1 -------100-----10.20
m/kg--------------------.077201-- .01152---.1383 ----.01------ 1-------.1020
nM-----------------------.007061---.1130----1.356---.09806---9.806------ 1

HA, how's that?

<----way too much time on my hands.

 

take the inch/pounds wrench back and get a foot/lbs wrench

inch lbs wrenches are only good for small engine repair and VERY few repairs on our cars

Basically, 12 inch lbs = 1 foot pounds. And most inch pound wrenches only go up to like 65-75...and that's only about 5-7 ft lbs....

 

Not necessarily, mine goes from 25-250 in./lbs. and should prove very useful during my planned engine build.

 

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i agree

good info though!

 

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won't be too useful because that's only 20.8 lbs MAX. Torque wrenches operate MOST accurately in their mid range. As in, buy a 150 ft lbs wrench since you're going to be torquing bolts between 20 and 85 ft lbs.

A 150 ft lbs wrench is the same as the inch lbs wrench, and it's 1/2 inch drive. 69.99 at Sears. I work there, so I know

But seriously, get the right torque wrench for the best possible accuracy

 

****, no wonder my wheels were loose and I thought they should be tightened more . Goddamn, more money too spend.