foot pound

/ˈfʊt paʊnd/
noun
  1. A unit of energy or work equal to the amount of force needed to lift one pound a distance of one foot.
    • The engine produces 150 foot-pounds of torque at low speeds.
    • Lifting the box required about 20 foot-pounds of work.
    • The wrench is rated for up to 100 foot-pounds of force.
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