Pounds-force to Newtons
Convert pounds-force (lbf) to newtons (N). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert pounds-force to newtons
To convert pounds-force to newtons, multiply the number of pounds-force by 4.448221615.
Example
Convert 5 pounds-force to newtons:
Pound-force to newton conversion chart
| Pounds-force (lbf) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 4.448222 N |
| 2 lbf | 8.896443 N |
| 3 lbf | 13.34466 N |
| 4 lbf | 17.79289 N |
| 5 lbf | 22.24111 N |
| 6 lbf | 26.68933 N |
| 7 lbf | 31.13755 N |
| 8 lbf | 35.58577 N |
| 9 lbf | 40.03399 N |
| 10 lbf | 44.48222 N |
| 12 lbf | 53.37866 N |
| 15 lbf | 66.72332 N |
| 20 lbf | 88.96443 N |
| 25 lbf | 111.2055 N |
| 30 lbf | 133.4466 N |
| 40 lbf | 177.9289 N |
| 50 lbf | 222.4111 N |
| 60 lbf | 266.8933 N |
| 70 lbf | 311.3755 N |
| 75 lbf | 333.6166 N |
| 80 lbf | 355.8577 N |
| 90 lbf | 400.3399 N |
| 100 lbf | 444.8222 N |
| 150 lbf | 667.2332 N |
| 200 lbf | 889.6443 N |
| 250 lbf | 1,112.055 N |
| 500 lbf | 2,224.111 N |
| 1,000 lbf | 4,448.222 N |
Going the other way? See the newtons to pounds-force chart.
About the units
Pound-force (lbf)
A pound-force is the weight of one pound in standard gravity, about 4.448 newtons.
Newton (N)
The newton is the SI unit of force, the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared.
Frequently asked questions
How many newtons are in a pound-force?
There are 4.448221615 newtons in a pound-force.
How many pounds-force are in a newton?
There are 0.2248089431 pounds-force in a newton.
How do you convert pounds-force to newtons?
To convert pounds-force to newtons, multiply the number of pounds-force by 4.448221615.
What is 5 pounds-force in newtons?
5 pounds-force equals 22.2411 newtons.
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