How many inch-pounds is 1 newton-meter?

1 newton-meter equals 8.8507457676 inch-pounds. To convert N·m to in·lb, multiply by 8.8507457676.

How many newton-meters is 1 inch-pound?

1 inch-pound equals 0.1129848290 newton-meters. To convert in·lb to N·m, multiply by 0.1129848290.

What is the difference between in·lb and ft·lb?

Both measure torque. One foot-pound (ft·lb) equals 12 inch-pounds (in·lb) because there are 12 inches in a foot. Inch-pounds are used for smaller torque values, such as those found in electronics, small engines, and precision fasteners.

When should I use inch-pounds instead of foot-pounds?

Use inch-pounds for small fasteners typically torqued below 15–20 ft·lb (180–240 in·lb). Electronics, optics, small engines, and delicate assemblies commonly specify torque in in·lb because the values would be fractional and awkward in ft·lb.

What is a typical torque spec in in·lb?

Small machine screws (M3–M5) are often torqued to 3–15 in·lb (0.34–1.7 N·m). Carburetor screws may require 18–25 in·lb (2–2.8 N·m). Cylinder head bolts on small engines can reach 60–120 in·lb (6.8–13.6 N·m).

Newton Meters to Inch Pounds Converter

Name: Newton Meters to Inch Pounds Converter
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Enter a torque value in newton-meters and instantly get the equivalent in inch-pounds, or reverse-convert from in·lb to N·m.

N·m ↔ in·lb

Newton-Meters (N·m)

N·m

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Inch-Pounds (in·lb)

in·lb

1 N·m = 8.8507457676 in·lb — 1 in·lb = 0.11298 N·m

Common Torque Reference

Typical small fastener specs — click a row to load it into the converter

N·m	in·lb	Reference

1 N·m = 8.8507457676 in·lb — exact per international foot and pound-force definitions

When to use inch-pounds

Small machine screws (M2–M5): 0.3–1.7 N·m (3–15 in·lb)
Electronics board screws: 0.2–0.6 N·m (2–5 in·lb)
Carburetor / small engine screws: 2–2.8 N·m (18–25 in·lb)
Bicycle stem clamp bolts: 4–6 N·m (35–53 in·lb)
Small engine cylinder head: 6.8–13.6 N·m (60–120 in·lb)
Rule of thumb: use in·lb when N·m value is below ~15 N·m

Summary

Enter a torque value in newton-meters and instantly get the equivalent in inch-pounds, or reverse-convert from in·lb to N·m.

How it works

Enter a torque value in newton-meters (N·m) to see the inch-pound equivalent.
Enter a value in the in·lb field to reverse-convert back to N·m.
Both fields update in real time with no button click required.
Click any row in the reference table to load that torque value into the converter.
Use the Copy button to copy the converted result to your clipboard.

Use cases

Convert N·m torque specs from a metric service manual to in·lb for an inch-calibrated torque wrench.
Find the in·lb equivalent of a small bolt spec when the published value is in N·m.
Cross-check electronics assembly torque requirements between metric and imperial documents.
Convert bicycle component torque specs stated in N·m to inch-pounds for US market tools.
Verify small engine or carburetor screw torque specs across unit systems.
Convert precision instrument fastener torque values for lab or calibration work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu