Conversion table
| Newton-metres (Nm) | Inch-pounds (in-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nm | 8.85 |
| 5 Nm | 44.25 |
| 10 Nm | 88.51 |
| 25 Nm | 221.27 |
| 50 Nm | 442.54 |
| 100 Nm | 885.07 |
How to convert Nm to in-lbs
in-lb = Nm × 8.851reverse: Nm = in-lb × 0.113 · 12 in-lb = 1 ft-lb
- Nm
- newton-metres you enter
- in-lb
- the result in inch-pounds
- 8.851
- inch-pounds in one newton-metre
A small torque driver is usually marked in inch-pounds for this reason. Torque to the maker's spec; this only converts units.
Frequently asked questions
How many in-lb is 10 Nm?
10 Nm is about 88.51 in-lb.
How many Nm is 50 in-lb?
50 inch-pounds is about 5.65 Nm.
How many inch-pounds are in a foot-pound?
Twelve, since a foot is 12 inches.
Why use inch-pounds?
For light fasteners the foot-pound value would be a small fraction, so inch-pounds give a more readable number.