Convert N-cm to in-lbs
Newton centimeters to inch-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the N-cm to in-lbs chart further down the page.
1 newton centimeter equals 0.08850745791 inch-pounds. Going the other way, 1 inch-pound = 11.2984829 newton centimeters.
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 N-cm to in-lbs
To convert newton centimeters to inch-pounds, multiply the newton centimeter value by 0.08850745791. You can also divide by 11.2984829 to get the same answer.
in·lb = N·cm × 0.08850745791
Worked example
Convert 15 N·cm to inch-pounds:
15 N·cm = 1.327611869 in·lb
N-cm to in-lbs conversion chart
Use this N-cm to in-lbs table for quick reference without typing anything.
| newton centimeters (N·cm) | inch-pounds (in·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 N·cm | 0.0008850745791 in·lb |
| 0.1 N·cm | 0.008850745791 in·lb |
| 1 N·cm | 0.08850745791 in·lb |
| 2 N·cm | 0.1770149158 in·lb |
| 3 N·cm | 0.2655223737 in·lb |
| 5 N·cm | 0.4425372896 in·lb |
| 10 N·cm | 0.8850745791 in·lb |
| 20 N·cm | 1.770149158 in·lb |
| 50 N·cm | 4.425372896 in·lb |
| 100 N·cm | 8.850745791 in·lb |
| 1,000 N·cm | 88.50745791 in·lb |
What is a newton centimeter?
The newton centimeter (N·cm) is a unit of torque equal to 0.01 newton meters.
What is an 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many in-lbs are in a newton centimeter?
1 N-cm equals 0.08850745791 in-lbs. Going the other way, 1 in-lbs is 11.2984829 N-cm.
How do you convert N-cm to in-lbs?
To convert newton centimeters to inch-pounds, multiply the newton centimeter value by 0.08850745791. You can also divide by 11.2984829 to get the same answer.
What is 10 N-cm in in-lbs?
10 N-cm equals 0.8850745791 in-lbs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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