A symbol for the newton centimeter, a metric unit of torque equal to 0.01 newton meter (See below) or about 1.416 12 inch ounces (in·oz) in traditional English units.
Russ Rowlett (Director), How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement, Center for Mathematics and Science Education University of North Carolina, USA 2005. http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/dictA.html, (Unit of Meas and Covr Factors - Amer) {608}