Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds Converter
Enter the torque in newton-meters below to get the value converted to inch-pounds.
Result in Inch-Pounds:
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How to Convert Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds
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To convert a measurement in newton-meters to a measurement in inch-pounds, multiply the torque by the following conversion ratio: 8.850746 inch-pounds/newton-meter.
Since one newton-meter is equal to 8.850746 inch-pounds, you can use this simple formula to convert:
inch-pounds = newton-meters × 8.850746
The torque in inch-pounds is equal to the torque in newton-meters multiplied by 8.850746.
How Many Inch-Pounds Are in a Newton-Meter?
There are 8.850746 inch-pounds in a newton-meter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 Nm = 8.850746 lb-in
Newton-meters and inch-pounds are both units used to measure torque. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Are Newton-Meters?
One newton-meter is equal to the torque that results from applying a force of one newton perpendicularly to a one-meter-long moment arm.
Newton-Meters vs. Joules
While the expression of the newton-meter (N·m) is algebraically similar to the joule, the newton-meter is a measure of the force required to rotate an object about its axis. The joule, on the other hand, is the energy equal to the force required to move an object a distance of one meter.
In practical terms, if you were to apply a force of one newton at the end of a one-meter-long wrench, you would be exerting a torque of one newton-meter. If you apply a force of one newton to push an object over a distance of one meter, you would be exerting the energy of one joule.
The newton-meter, or newton-metre, is an SI unit of torque in the metric system. Newton-meters can be abbreviated as Nm; for example, 1 newton-meter can be written as 1 Nm.
Learn more about newton-meters.
What Are Inch-Pounds?
One inch-pound is equal to the torque that results from applying one pound-force perpendicularly to a one-inch-long moment arm.
One inch-pound is equal to 1/12 of a foot-pound. Thus, 12 inch-pounds of torque is equal to one foot-pound.
While inch-pounds are commonly used to describe torque, the correct verbiage is pound-inches.
The inch-pound, or pound-inch or pound-force inch, is a US customary unit of torque. Inch-pounds can be abbreviated as lb-in, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbf-in or in-lb. For example, 1 inch-pound can be written as 1 lb-in, 1 lbf-in, or 1 in-lb.
Learn more about inch-pounds.
Newton-Meter to Inch-Pound Conversion Table
| Newton-meters | Inch-pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm | 8.8507 lb-in |
| 2 Nm | 17.7 lb-in |
| 3 Nm | 26.55 lb-in |
| 4 Nm | 35.4 lb-in |
| 5 Nm | 44.25 lb-in |
| 6 Nm | 53.1 lb-in |
| 7 Nm | 61.96 lb-in |
| 8 Nm | 70.81 lb-in |
| 9 Nm | 79.66 lb-in |
| 10 Nm | 88.51 lb-in |
| 11 Nm | 97.36 lb-in |
| 12 Nm | 106.21 lb-in |
| 13 Nm | 115.06 lb-in |
| 14 Nm | 123.91 lb-in |
| 15 Nm | 132.76 lb-in |
| 16 Nm | 141.61 lb-in |
| 17 Nm | 150.46 lb-in |
| 18 Nm | 159.31 lb-in |
| 19 Nm | 168.16 lb-in |
| 20 Nm | 177.01 lb-in |
| 21 Nm | 185.87 lb-in |
| 22 Nm | 194.72 lb-in |
| 23 Nm | 203.57 lb-in |
| 24 Nm | 212.42 lb-in |
| 25 Nm | 221.27 lb-in |
| 26 Nm | 230.12 lb-in |
| 27 Nm | 238.97 lb-in |
| 28 Nm | 247.82 lb-in |
| 29 Nm | 256.67 lb-in |
| 30 Nm | 265.52 lb-in |
| 31 Nm | 274.37 lb-in |
| 32 Nm | 283.22 lb-in |
| 33 Nm | 292.07 lb-in |
| 34 Nm | 300.93 lb-in |
| 35 Nm | 309.78 lb-in |
| 36 Nm | 318.63 lb-in |
| 37 Nm | 327.48 lb-in |
| 38 Nm | 336.33 lb-in |
| 39 Nm | 345.18 lb-in |
| 40 Nm | 354.03 lb-in |