Convert in-lbs to N-cm
Inch-pounds to newton centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the in-lbs to N-cm chart further down the page.
1 inch-pound equals 11.2984829 newton centimeters. Going the other way, 1 newton centimeter = 0.08850745791 inch-pounds.
Note. Torque and energy share the same dimensions, so a newton metre and a joule are numerically identical — but they are not interchangeable in meaning. Keep torque figures in torque units.
How to convert in-lbs to N-cm
To convert inch-pounds to newton centimeters, multiply the inch-pound value by 11.2984829. You can also divide by 0.08850745791 to get the same answer.
N·cm = in·lb × 11.2984829
Worked example
Convert 15 in·lb to newton centimeters:
15 in·lb = 169.4772435 N·cm
in-lbs to N-cm conversion chart
Use this in-lbs to N-cm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| inch-pounds (in·lb) | newton centimeters (N·cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in·lb | 0.112984829 N·cm |
| 0.1 in·lb | 1.12984829 N·cm |
| 1 in·lb | 11.2984829 N·cm |
| 2 in·lb | 22.59696581 N·cm |
| 3 in·lb | 33.89544871 N·cm |
| 5 in·lb | 56.49241451 N·cm |
| 10 in·lb | 112.984829 N·cm |
| 20 in·lb | 225.9696581 N·cm |
| 50 in·lb | 564.9241451 N·cm |
| 100 in·lb | 1,129.84829 N·cm |
| 1,000 in·lb | 11,298.4829 N·cm |
What is a inch-pound?
An inch-pound is one twelfth of a foot-pound, about 0.113 Nm. Small fasteners, electronics and aviation hardware are specified in inch-pounds because foot-pound figures would be inconveniently small.
What is a newton centimeter?
The newton centimeter (N·cm) is a unit of torque equal to 0.01 newton meters.
Frequently asked questions
How many N-cm are in an inch-pound?
1 in-lbs equals 11.2984829 N-cm. Going the other way, 1 N-cm is 0.08850745791 in-lbs.
How do you convert in-lbs to N-cm?
To convert inch-pounds to newton centimeters, multiply the inch-pound value by 11.2984829. You can also divide by 0.08850745791 to get the same answer.
What is 10 in-lbs in N-cm?
10 in-lbs equals 112.984829 N-cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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