Pounds to Newtons Converter (lbf to N)
Enter the force in pounds below to get the value converted to newtons.
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How to Convert Pound-Force to Newtons
To convert a measurement in pound-force to a measurement in newtons, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 4.448222 newtons/pound-force.
Since one pound-force is equal to 4.448222 newtons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
newtons = pound-force × 4.448222
The force in newtons is equal to the force in pound-force multiplied by 4.448222.
How Many Newtons Are in One Pound-Force?
There are 4.448222 newtons in one pound-force, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 lbf = 4.448222 N
Pound-force and newtons are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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 lbft / s2
Learn more about pound-force.
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 kgm / s2
Learn more about newtons.
Pound-Force to Newton Conversion Table
Pound-force | Newtons |
---|---|
1 lbf | 4.4482 N |
2 lbf | 8.8964 N |
3 lbf | 13.34 N |
4 lbf | 17.79 N |
5 lbf | 22.24 N |
6 lbf | 26.69 N |
7 lbf | 31.14 N |
8 lbf | 35.59 N |
9 lbf | 40.03 N |
10 lbf | 44.48 N |
11 lbf | 48.93 N |
12 lbf | 53.38 N |
13 lbf | 57.83 N |
14 lbf | 62.28 N |
15 lbf | 66.72 N |
16 lbf | 71.17 N |
17 lbf | 75.62 N |
18 lbf | 80.07 N |
19 lbf | 84.52 N |
20 lbf | 88.96 N |
21 lbf | 93.41 N |
22 lbf | 97.86 N |
23 lbf | 102.31 N |
24 lbf | 106.76 N |
25 lbf | 111.21 N |
26 lbf | 115.65 N |
27 lbf | 120.1 N |
28 lbf | 124.55 N |
29 lbf | 129 N |
30 lbf | 133.45 N |
31 lbf | 137.89 N |
32 lbf | 142.34 N |
33 lbf | 146.79 N |
34 lbf | 151.24 N |
35 lbf | 155.69 N |
36 lbf | 160.14 N |
37 lbf | 164.58 N |
38 lbf | 169.03 N |
39 lbf | 173.48 N |
40 lbf | 177.93 N |
References
- 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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