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Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds Calculator

Convert torque from newton-meters to inch-pounds with precision

Newton-Meters (N·m)

Inch-Pounds (in·lb)

📚 Examples, Formula, and How To

📝 Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds Formula

Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds

in·lb = N·m ÷ 0.112985

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

Inch-Pounds to Newton-Meters

N·m = in·lb × 0.112985

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

💡 Converting Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds

Example 1

Convert: 10 newton-meters to inch-pounds

Start with the conversion formula: in·lb = N·m ÷ 0.112985

Substitute the value: in·lb = 10 ÷ 0.112985

Calculate: 10 ÷ 0.112985 = 88.51

Result:88.5 in·lb

Example 2

Convert: 150 inch-pounds to newton-meters

Start with the conversion formula: N·m = in·lb × 0.112985

Substitute the value: N·m = 150 × 0.112985

Calculate: 150 × 0.112985 = 16.95

Result:16.9 N·m

📊 Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds Conversion Table

Common Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds Conversions

Newton-Meters	Inch-Pounds
1 N·m	8.85 in·lb
2 N·m	17.70 in·lb
5 N·m	44.25 in·lb
10 N·m	88.51 in·lb
15 N·m	132.76 in·lb
20 N·m	177.02 in·lb
25 N·m	221.27 in·lb
30 N·m	265.52 in·lb
50 N·m	442.54 in·lb

All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use

⚙️ How to Convert Newton-Meters to Inch-Pounds

Conversion Factor

1 newton-meter equals 8.85075 inch-pounds

This is the standard conversion factor for torque measurements.

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.

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.

📚 What are Newton-Meters and Inch-Pounds?

📏 Newton-Meter(N·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!

📏 Inch-Pound(in·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!