Force converter
Convert Pounds-Force to Kilonewtons (lbf to kN)
1 lbf = 0.004448 kN. Press tonnage and stamping forces.
Pounds-force to kilonewtons conversion table
| lbf | kN |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 0.004448 kN |
| 2 lbf | 0.008896 kN |
| 3 lbf | 0.013345 kN |
| 4 lbf | 0.017793 kN |
| 5 lbf | 0.022241 kN |
| 6 lbf | 0.026689 kN |
| 7 lbf | 0.031138 kN |
| 8 lbf | 0.035586 kN |
| 9 lbf | 0.040034 kN |
| 10 lbf | 0.044482 kN |
| 15 lbf | 0.066723 kN |
| 20 lbf | 0.088964 kN |
| 25 lbf | 0.111206 kN |
| 30 lbf | 0.133447 kN |
| 40 lbf | 0.177929 kN |
| 50 lbf | 0.222411 kN |
| 75 lbf | 0.333617 kN |
| 100 lbf | 0.444822 kN |
| 150 lbf | 0.667233 kN |
| 200 lbf | 0.889644 kN |
| 250 lbf | 1.1121 kN |
| 500 lbf | 2.2241 kN |
| 1000 lbf | 4.4482 kN |
How to convert pounds-force to kilonewtons
Multiply the value in pounds-force by 0.004448 to get kilonewtons. 1 lbf equals 0.004448 kN, and 1 kN equals 224.809 lbf.
About these units
The pound-force is the US customary force unit, the weight of one pound of mass under standard gravity. Press and clamp ratings in the US are quoted in pounds-force or tons.
The kilonewton is 1,000 newtons, roughly 225 pounds-force. Press tonnage, structural loads, and fastener proof loads are commonly given in kilonewtons.
Common questions
How many kilonewtons are in a pound-force?
1 lbf equals 0.004448 kN.
How do you convert pounds-force to kilonewtons?
Use kN ≈ lbf × 0.00444822. So 1 lbf = 0.004448 kN, and to go back, 1 kN = 224.809 lbf.
What is 10 lbf in kN?
10 lbf equals 0.044482 kN.
What is 100 lbf in kN?
100 lbf equals 0.444822 kN.