Convert Newton-centimeters to Pound-inches
1 newton-centimeter (N·cm) equals 0.08850745791 pound-inches (lbf·in).
1 N·cm = 0.08850745791 lbf·in
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Newton-centimeter to Pound-inch
- 1 N·cm = 0.08850745791 lbf·in
- 1 lbf·in = 11.2984829 N·cm
- Example: convert 15 N·cm to lbf·in: 15 N·cm = 15 × 0.08850745791 lbf·in = 1.327611869 lbf·in
Formula
lbf·in = N·cm × 0.08850745791327
or lbf·in = N·cm ÷ 11.29848290276
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m
- 1 lbf·in = 4.4482216152605 N × 0.0254 m = 0.1129848290276 N·m
- 1 N·cm = 0.01 N·m ÷ 0.1129848290276 N·m per lbf·in = 0.08850745791327 lbf·in
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Newton-centimeter definition: newton-centimeter; Pound-inch definition: pound-inch.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 N·cm converts to 1.770149158 lbf·in.
20 N·cm × 0.08850745791 = 1.770149158 lbf·in - A value of 50 N·cm is 4.425372896 lbf·in.
50 N·cm × 0.08850745791 = 4.425372896 lbf·in
Newton-centimeter to Pound-inch conversion table
| Newton-centimeters (N·cm) | Pound-inches (lbf·in) |
|---|---|
| 1 N·cm | 0.08850745791 lbf·in |
| 5 N·cm | 0.4425372896 lbf·in |
| 10 N·cm | 0.8850745791 lbf·in |
| 20 N·cm | 1.770149158 lbf·in |
| 25 N·cm | 2.212686448 lbf·in |
| 35 N·cm | 3.097761027 lbf·in |
| 50 N·cm | 4.425372896 lbf·in |
| 100 N·cm | 8.850745791 lbf·in |
| 200 N·cm | 17.70149158 lbf·in |
Where it's used
Newton-centimeters are used for dental and medical implant torque (e.g. 35 N·cm), while pound-inches appear in small fastener and electrical-terminal 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-inches are in 1 newton-centimeter?
1 N·cm = 0.08850745791 lbf·in.
How do I convert newton-centimeters to pound-inches?
Multiply the value in N·cm by 0.08850745791, or divide it by 11.2984829. For example, 15 N·cm × 0.08850745791 = 1.327611869 lbf·in.
Is the N·cm to lbf·in 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 inch (lbf·in)".
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