Convert Pound-force to Dynes

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

Results in Dynes:

1 lbf = 444,822.168 dyn

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How to Convert Pound-force to Dynes

To convert a pound-force measurement to a dyne measurement, multiply the force by the conversion ratio. One pound-force is equal to 444,822.168 dynes, so use this simple formula to convert:

dynes = pound-force × 444,822.168

The force in dynes is equal to the pound-force multiplied by 444,822.168.

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

5 lbf = (5 × 444,822.168) = 2,224,110.84 dyn

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

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

Dynes

The dyne is the force needed to move one gram of mass at a rate of one centimeter per second squared.

The dyne is a centimeter-gram-second (CGS) unit of force. Dynes can be abbreviated as dyn, for example 1 dyne can be written as 1 dyn.

Dynes can be expressed using the formula: 1 dyn = 1 gcms²

Pound-force Measurements and Equivalent Dyne Conversions

Common pound-force values converted to the equivalent dyne value
Pound-force	Dynes
1 lbf	444,822 dyn
2 lbf	889,644 dyn
3 lbf	1,334,467 dyn
4 lbf	1,779,289 dyn
5 lbf	2,224,111 dyn
6 lbf	2,668,933 dyn
7 lbf	3,113,755 dyn
8 lbf	3,558,577 dyn
9 lbf	4,003,400 dyn
10 lbf	4,448,222 dyn
11 lbf	4,893,044 dyn
12 lbf	5,337,866 dyn
13 lbf	5,782,688 dyn
14 lbf	6,227,510 dyn
15 lbf	6,672,333 dyn
16 lbf	7,117,155 dyn
17 lbf	7,561,977 dyn
18 lbf	8,006,799 dyn
19 lbf	8,451,621 dyn
20 lbf	8,896,443 dyn
21 lbf	9,341,266 dyn
22 lbf	9,786,088 dyn
23 lbf	10,230,910 dyn
24 lbf	10,675,732 dyn
25 lbf	11,120,554 dyn
26 lbf	11,565,376 dyn
27 lbf	12,010,199 dyn
28 lbf	12,455,021 dyn
29 lbf	12,899,843 dyn
30 lbf	13,344,665 dyn
31 lbf	13,789,487 dyn
32 lbf	14,234,309 dyn
33 lbf	14,679,132 dyn
34 lbf	15,123,954 dyn
35 lbf	15,568,776 dyn
36 lbf	16,013,598 dyn
37 lbf	16,458,420 dyn
38 lbf	16,903,242 dyn
39 lbf	17,348,065 dyn
40 lbf	17,792,887 dyn