Pounds-force to Newtons
Type a value in lbf and the N equivalent appears instantly.
How to convert lbf to N
Multiply the lbf value by 4.448222.
1 lbf = 4.448222 N
Quick conversion table
| lbf | N |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.448222 |
| 2 | 8.896443 |
| 5 | 22.241108 |
| 10 | 44.482216 |
| 20 | 88.964432 |
| 50 | 222.4111 |
| 100 | 444.8222 |
| 500 | 2224.1108 |
| 1000 | 4448.2216 |
About the units
Pounds-force (lbf): The weight of one pound: about 4.448 N. Thrust and fasteners in the US.
Newtons (N): The SI unit: the force accelerating 1 kg at 1 m/s². An apple weighs about one newton.