Convert pounds-force to kilonewtons

lbf
1 pound-force ≈
0.00445 kilonewtons
* rounded result

How to convert pounds-force to kilonewtons

To convert pounds-force to kilonewtons, multiply a pounds-force value by 0.0044482216152605.

Formula kN = lbf × 0.0044482216152605

Example: Convert 1000 pounds-force to kilonewtons Calculations: 1000 lbf × 0.0044482216152605 ≈ 4.448 kN

Pound-force (lbf)

The pound-force is a unit of force, defined as the force exerted by gravity on one avoirdupois pound of mass under a gravitational field of approximately 32.174049 ft/s², or 9.80665 m/s². One pound-force is approximately equal to 4.448 newtons, or 0.45359237 kilograms-force.

Kilonewton (kN)

The kilonewton is a unit of force, defined as 1000 newtons. One kilonewton is approximately equal to 101.972 kilograms-force, or approximately 224.809 pounds-force.

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