Newtons per metre to Pounds-force per inch
Convert newtons per metre to pounds-force per inch (N/m to lbf/in). 1 N/m = 0.00571014715473 lbf/in. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert newtons per metre to pounds-force per inch
Multiply the amount in newtons per metre by 0.00571014715473 to get pounds-force per inch. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
lbf/in = N/m × 0.00571014715473Worked example
1 N/m = 0.00571014715473 lbf/in. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses newtons per metre. One dyne per centimetre equals one millinewton per metre. Pound-force uses standard gravity; this converts a supplied surface tension without predicting its dependence on temperature or composition. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Newtons per metre to Pounds-force per inch table
| Newtons per metre (N/m) | Pounds-force per inch (lbf/in) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.00571014715473 |
| 5 | 0.0285507357737 |
| 10 | 0.0571014715473 |
| 25 | 0.142753678868 |
| 100 | 0.571014715473 |
| 1,000 | 5.71014715473 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for newtons per metre to pounds-force per inch?
lbf/in = N/m × 0.00571014715473. Multiply the amount in newtons per metre by 0.00571014715473 to get pounds-force per inch. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to newtons per metre?
Use the pounds-force per inch to newtons per metre calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the surface tension converter to browse all supported pairs.