HomeUnit Conversion › Pound-inches (in-lb) to Newton-meters

Pound-inches (in-lb) to Newton-meters (lbf·in to N·m)

Convert pound-inches (in-lb) to newton-meters: 1 lbf·in = 0.112985 N·m. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 lbf·in = 0.112985 N·m

newton-meters = pound-inches (in-lb) × 0.112984829 — reverse: pound-inches (in-lb) = newton-meters × 8.850745791

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: Nm) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

Pound-inches (in-lb) to newton-meters conversion table

Pound-inches (in-lb) (lbf·in)Newton-meters (N·m)
10.112985
20.22597
30.338954
40.451939
50.564924
60.677909
70.790894
80.903879
91.01686
101.12985
151.69477
202.2597
252.82462
303.38954
404.51939
505.64924
758.47386
10011.2985
20022.597
25028.2462
50056.4924
1000112.985

FAQ

How many newton-meters are in one pound-inch?

1 lbf·in = 0.112985 N·m. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert pound-inches (in-lb) to newton-meters?

Multiply the value in pound-inches (in-lb) by 0.112984829: newton-meters = pound-inches (in-lb) × 0.112984829. For example, 5 lbf·in = 0.564924 N·m.

How do I convert newton-meters back to pound-inches (in-lb)?

Multiply by the inverse factor 8.850745791 (pound-inches (in-lb) = newton-meters × 8.850745791), or use the newton-meters-to-pound-inches (in-lb) page.

Related conversions

Machine access

Sources