Force converter
Convert Pounds-force to Newtons (lbf to N)
1 lbf = 4.4482 N. Press, clamp, and tensile-test loads.
Pounds-force to newtons conversion table
| lbf | N |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 4.4482 N |
| 10 lbf | 44.4822 N |
| 50 lbf | 222.411 N |
| 100 lbf | 444.822 N |
| 500 lbf | 2224.11 N |
| 1000 lbf | 4448.22 N |
| 5000 lbf | 22241.11 N |
How to convert pounds-force to newtons
Multiply the value in pounds-force by 4.4482 to get newtons. 1 lbf equals 4.4482 N, and 1 N equals 0.224809 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 newton is the SI unit of force, the force that accelerates one kilogram at one meter per second squared. Load cells and test machines report in newtons.
Common questions
How many newtons are in a pounds-force?
1 lbf equals 4.4482 N.
How do you convert pounds-force to newtons?
Multiply the value in pounds-force by 4.4482 to get newtons. 1 lbf equals 4.4482 N, and 1 N equals 0.224809 lbf.