Newtons to Pounds Converter (N to lbf)

Enter the force in newtons below to get the value converted to pound-force.

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1 N = 0.224809 lbf

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How to Convert Newtons to Pound-Force

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To convert a measurement in newtons to a measurement in pound-force, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.224809 pound-force/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 0.224809 pound-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:

pound-force = newtons × 0.224809

The force in pound-force is equal to the force in newtons multiplied by 0.224809.

For example, here's how to convert 5 newtons to pound-force using the formula above.
pound-force = (5 N × 0.224809) = 1.124045 lbf

How Many Pound-Force Are in a Newton?

There are 0.224809 pound-force in a newton, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 N = 0.224809 lbf

Newtons and pound-force are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgms2

Learn more about newtons.

What Is Pound-Force?

Pound-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of 32.174049 feet per second squared.

The pound-force is a US customary and imperial unit of force. Pound-force is sometimes also referred to as a pound of force. Pound-force can be abbreviated as lbf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbF. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lbF.

Pound-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 lbf = 32.174049 lbfts2

Learn more about pound-force.

Newton to Pound-Force Conversion Table

Table showing various newton measurements converted to pound-force.
Newtons Pound-force
1 N 0.224809 lbf
2 N 0.449618 lbf
3 N 0.674427 lbf
4 N 0.899236 lbf
5 N 1.124 lbf
6 N 1.3489 lbf
7 N 1.5737 lbf
8 N 1.7985 lbf
9 N 2.0233 lbf
10 N 2.2481 lbf
11 N 2.4729 lbf
12 N 2.6977 lbf
13 N 2.9225 lbf
14 N 3.1473 lbf
15 N 3.3721 lbf
16 N 3.5969 lbf
17 N 3.8218 lbf
18 N 4.0466 lbf
19 N 4.2714 lbf
20 N 4.4962 lbf
21 N 4.721 lbf
22 N 4.9458 lbf
23 N 5.1706 lbf
24 N 5.3954 lbf
25 N 5.6202 lbf
26 N 5.845 lbf
27 N 6.0698 lbf
28 N 6.2947 lbf
29 N 6.5195 lbf
30 N 6.7443 lbf
31 N 6.9691 lbf
32 N 7.1939 lbf
33 N 7.4187 lbf
34 N 7.6435 lbf
35 N 7.8683 lbf
36 N 8.0931 lbf
37 N 8.3179 lbf
38 N 8.5427 lbf
39 N 8.7675 lbf
40 N 8.9924 lbf

References

  1. Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf

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