Pounds-force to Kilonewtons
Type a value in lbf and the kN equivalent appears instantly.
How to convert lbf to kN
Multiply the lbf value by 0.004448222.
1 lbf = 0.004448222 kN
Quick conversion table
| lbf | kN |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.004448222 |
| 2 | 0.008896443 |
| 5 | 0.022241108 |
| 10 | 0.044482216 |
| 20 | 0.088964432 |
| 50 | 0.222411081 |
| 100 | 0.444822162 |
| 500 | 2.224111 |
| 1000 | 4.448222 |
About the units
Pounds-force (lbf): The weight of one pound: about 4.448 N. Thrust and fasteners in the US.
Kilonewtons (kN): 1,000 newtons. Structural loads and climbing gear ratings.