Force conversion

Convert Pound-force to Newton

1 pound-force (lbf) equals 4.44822161526 newton (N). Enter any value below to convert from lbf to N.

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1 lbf = 4.4482216153 N

All Force units

From 1 lbf
UnitValue
Newton N 4.4482216153
Kilonewton kN 0.0044482216
Dyne dyn 444,822.16152605
Kilogram-force kgf 0.45359237
Pound-force lbf 1
Ounce-force ozf 16
Poundal pdl 32.1740485564
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Formula

lbf to N conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

N = lbf x 4.44822161526

Worked example

2 lbf = 8.8964432305 N.

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².

Quick reference

Pound-force to Newton table

Pound-force (lbf)Newton (N)
0.010.0444822162
0.10.4448221615
14.4482216153
28.8964432305
522.2411080763
1044.4822161526
25111.2055403815
50222.411080763
100444.822161526
1,0004,448.2216152605

From unit

About the pound-force

Force on one pound mass under standard gravity.

Symbol: lbf

To unit

About the newton

The force that accelerates one kilogram by one meter per second squared.

Symbol: N

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Source

Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Force units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

lbf to N FAQ

How do you convert pound-force to newton?

Use the formula N = lbf x 4.44822161526. 1 pound-force (lbf) equals 4.44822161526 newton (N).

Is the lbf to N conversion exact?

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².