Convert newton meter to inch-pound instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Selected N·m values converted to lbf·in using the exact factor from this tool.
| N·m | lbf·in |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0885074579 |
| 0.1 | 0.8850745793 |
| 1 | 8.8507457935 |
| 2 | 17.701491587 |
| 3 | 26.5522373805 |
| 5 | 44.2537289675 |
| 10 | 88.5074579349 |
| 20 | 177.0149158698 |
| 50 | 442.5372896745 |
| 100 | 885.0745793491 |
| 1,000 | 8,850.7457934906 |
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 N·m = 8.8507457935 lbf·in
1 lbf·in = 0.112984829 N·m
To convert newton meter to inch-pound, multiply by 8.8507457935.
To convert inch-pound to newton meter, multiply by 0.112984829.
Example: convert 10 N·m to lbf·in
10 × 8.8507457935 = 88.5074579349 lbf·in
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
The newton-meter (N·m) is the SI unit of torque — the rotational force applied through a lever arm to turn a shaft, bolt, or rotating body.
Newton-meters specify automotive lug-nut torque, wrench settings, and motor output on machinery nameplates — the force you apply to rotate something.
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is one twelfth of a torque foot-pound — the turning effect of one pound-force at one inch from the pivot.
Inch-pounds specify small fasteners, electronics assembly torque, and precision instrument screws in US industry.
lbf·in = N·m × 8.8507457935N·m = lbf·in × 0.112984829, using the same exact factors as this converter.Jump to any torque conversion starting from newton meter — including the reverse direction and every other unit in our dataset.