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Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters Calculator

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馃摑 Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters Formula

Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters

N路m = in路lb 脳 0.112985

Multiply the torque in inch-pounds by 0.112985 to get newton-meters

Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds

in路lb = N路m 梅 0.112985

Divide the torque in newton-meters by 0.112985 to get inch-pounds

馃挕 Converting Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters

Example 1

Convert: 50 inch-pounds to newton-meters

1

Start with the conversion formula: N路m = in路lb 脳 0.112985

2

Substitute the value: N路m = 50 脳 0.112985

3

Calculate: 50 脳 0.112985 = 5.64925

Result:5.649 N路m

Example 2

Convert: 25 newton-meters to inch-pounds

1

Start with the conversion formula: in路lb = N路m 梅 0.112985

2

Substitute the value: in路lb = 25 梅 0.112985

3

Calculate: 25 梅 0.112985 = 221.27

Result:221.3 in路lb

馃搳 Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters Conversion Table

Common Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters Conversions

Inch-PoundsNewton-Meters
10 in路lb1.13 N路m
25 in路lb2.82 N路m
50 in路lb5.65 N路m
75 in路lb8.47 N路m
100 in路lb11.30 N路m
150 in路lb16.95 N路m
200 in路lb22.60 N路m
250 in路lb28.25 N路m
300 in路lb33.90 N路m

All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use

鈿欙笍 How to Convert Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters

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Conversion Factor

1 inch-pound equals 0.112985 newton-meters

This is the standard conversion factor for torque measurements.

2

Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters

Multiply inch-pounds by 0.112985 to get newton-meters

Enter a value in the inch-pounds field to convert to newton-meters.

3

Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds

Divide newton-meters by 0.112985 to get inch-pounds

Enter a value in the newton-meters field to convert to inch-pounds.

馃摎 What are Inch-Pounds and Newton-Meters?

馃搹 Inch-Pound(in路lb)

Definition:

An inch-pound is a unit of torque representing the force of one pound applied at a perpendicular distance of one inch from the axis of rotation.

History:

Developed from the imperial system of measurements, combining the pound-force unit with the inch unit of length.

Common Uses:
  • Automotive torque specifications
  • Small fastener torque settings
  • Precision equipment assembly
  • Electronics and computer hardware
  • Small engine maintenance
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Fun Fact:

One inch-pound is roughly the amount of torque needed to turn a standard screwdriver with moderate finger pressure!

馃搹 Newton-Meter(N路m)

Definition:

A newton-meter is the SI unit of torque, representing the force of one newton applied at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the axis of rotation.

History:

Named after Sir Isaac Newton, this unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.

Common Uses:
  • International engineering specifications
  • Scientific research and calculations
  • European automotive standards
  • Industrial machinery specifications
  • Aerospace engineering
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Fun Fact:

One newton-meter is approximately the torque required to lift a small apple (about 100 grams) using a one-meter long lever!