Convert Kilonewtons to Pound-force

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

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1 kN = 224.80894 lbf

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How to Convert Kilonewtons to Pound-force

To convert a kilonewton measurement to a pound-force measurement, multiply the force by the conversion ratio. One kilonewton is equal to 224.80894 pound-force, so use this simple formula to convert:

pound-force = kilonewtons × 224.80894

The force in pound-force is equal to the kilonewtons multiplied by 224.80894.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilonewtons to pound-force using the formula above.

5 kN = (5 × 224.80894) = 1,124.044699 lbf

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

Kilonewtons

One kilonewton is equal to 1,000 newtons, which are equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.

The kilonewton is a multiple of the newton, which is the SI derived unit for force. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for 10³. Kilonewtons can be abbreviated as kN, for example 1 kilonewton can be written as 1 kN.

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. A 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 lb_F. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lb_F.

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

Kilonewton Measurements and Equivalent Pound-force Conversions

Common kilonewton values converted to the equivalent pound-force value
Kilonewtons	Pound-force
1 kN	224.81 lbf
2 kN	449.62 lbf
3 kN	674.43 lbf
4 kN	899.24 lbf
5 kN	1,124 lbf
6 kN	1,349 lbf
7 kN	1,574 lbf
8 kN	1,798 lbf
9 kN	2,023 lbf
10 kN	2,248 lbf
11 kN	2,473 lbf
12 kN	2,698 lbf
13 kN	2,923 lbf
14 kN	3,147 lbf
15 kN	3,372 lbf
16 kN	3,597 lbf
17 kN	3,822 lbf
18 kN	4,047 lbf
19 kN	4,271 lbf
20 kN	4,496 lbf
21 kN	4,721 lbf
22 kN	4,946 lbf
23 kN	5,171 lbf
24 kN	5,395 lbf
25 kN	5,620 lbf
26 kN	5,845 lbf
27 kN	6,070 lbf
28 kN	6,295 lbf
29 kN	6,519 lbf
30 kN	6,744 lbf
31 kN	6,969 lbf
32 kN	7,194 lbf
33 kN	7,419 lbf
34 kN	7,644 lbf
35 kN	7,868 lbf
36 kN	8,093 lbf
37 kN	8,318 lbf
38 kN	8,543 lbf
39 kN	8,768 lbf
40 kN	8,992 lbf