Convert Newton-centimeters to Pound-feet
1 newton-centimeter (N·cm) equals 0.007375621493 pound-feet (lbf·ft).
1 N·cm = 0.007375621493 lbf·ft
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Newton-centimeter to Pound-foot
- 1 N·cm = 0.007375621493 lbf·ft
- 1 lbf·ft = 135.5817948 N·cm
- Example: convert 15 N·cm to lbf·ft: 15 N·cm = 15 × 0.007375621493 lbf·ft = 0.1106343224 lbf·ft
Formula
lbf·ft = N·cm × 0.007375621492773
or lbf·ft = N·cm ÷ 135.5817948331
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m
- 1 lbf·ft = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.3048 m = 1.3558179483314 N·m
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m ÷ 1.355817948331 N·m per lbf·ft = 0.007375621492773 lbf·ft
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Newton-centimeter definition: newton-centimeter; Pound-foot definition: pound-foot.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 N·cm converts to 0.1475124299 lbf·ft.
20 N·cm × 0.007375621493 = 0.1475124299 lbf·ft - A value of 50 N·cm is 0.3687810746 lbf·ft.
50 N·cm × 0.007375621493 = 0.3687810746 lbf·ft
Newton-centimeter to Pound-foot conversion table
| Newton-centimeters (N·cm) | Pound-feet (lbf·ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 N·cm | 0.007375621493 lbf·ft |
| 5 N·cm | 0.03687810746 lbf·ft |
| 10 N·cm | 0.07375621493 lbf·ft |
| 20 N·cm | 0.1475124299 lbf·ft |
| 25 N·cm | 0.1843905373 lbf·ft |
| 35 N·cm | 0.2581467522 lbf·ft |
| 50 N·cm | 0.3687810746 lbf·ft |
| 100 N·cm | 0.7375621493 lbf·ft |
| 200 N·cm | 1.475124299 lbf·ft |
Where it's used
Newton-centimeters are used for dental and medical implant torque (e.g. 35 N·cm), while pound-feet appear in US car wheel-lug and bolt torques. Both measure torque (moment of force), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Newton-centimeter to other torque units
| Conversion | 1 N·cm equals |
|---|---|
| newton-centimeter to newton-meter | 0.01 N·m |
| newton-centimeter to kilonewton-meter | 0.00001 kN·m |
| newton-centimeter to pound-foot | 0.007375621493 lbf·ft |
| newton-centimeter to pound-inch | 0.08850745791 lbf·in |
| newton-centimeter to ounce-inch | 1.416119327 ozf·in |
| newton-centimeter to kilogram-force meter | 0.001019716213 kgf·m |
| newton-centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter | 0.1019716213 kgf·cm |
| newton-centimeter to dyne-centimeter | 100000 dyn·cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many pound-feet are in 1 newton-centimeter?
1 N·cm = 0.007375621493 lbf·ft.
How do I convert newton-centimeters to pound-feet?
Multiply the value in N·cm by 0.007375621493, or divide it by 135.5817948. For example, 15 N·cm × 0.007375621493 = 0.1106343224 lbf·ft.
Is the N·cm to lbf·ft conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound-force foot (lbf·ft)".
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