Convert pounds-force to newtons

lbf
1 pound-force ≈
4.448 newtons
* rounded result

How to convert pounds-force to newtons

To convert pounds-force to newtons, multiply a pounds-force value by 4.4482216152605.

Formula N = lbf × 4.4482216152605

Example: Convert 100 pounds-force to newtons Calculations: 100 lbf × 4.4482216152605 ≈ 444.822 N

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.

Newton (N)

The newton is the universal unit of force, defined as the force that accelerates a mass of one kilogram at one meter per second squared in the direction of the force. One newton is approximately equal to 0.102 kilograms-force, or approximately 0.225 pounds-force.

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