Pounds-force to Newtons

Convert pounds-force (lbf) to newtons (N) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Pounds-force (lbf)

lbf

Newtons (N)

1 lbf = 4.4482 N

Full precision:4.4482 N

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 pounds-force to newtons, we multiply by 4.4482 because one pound-force equals exactly 4.4482 newtons.

1 pound-force = 4.4482 newtons

Since each pound-force contains 4.4482 newtons, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 4.4482 = 4.4482 newtons

So 1 pounds-force = 4.4482 newtons.

✓Quick check: 4.4482 ÷ 4.4482 = 1 pounds-force

How to Convert Pounds-force to Newtons

To convert pounds-force to newtons, multiply the value by 4.4482.

Newtons = Pounds-force × 4.4482

1 pound-force = 4.4482 newtons

Tip: To convert newtons back to pounds-force, divide by 4.4482.

Example 1: 1 lbf = 4.4482 N
1 × 4.4482 = 4.4482

Example 2: 5 lbf = 22.2411 N
5 × 4.4482 = 22.2411

Example 3: 10 lbf = 44.4822 N
10 × 4.4482 = 44.4822

Unit	1 lbf =
Pounds-force to Newtons	4.4482 N
Pounds-force to Kilonewtons	0.004448 kN
Pounds-force to Meganewtons	0.000004 MN
Pounds-force to Millinewtons	4448.22 mN
Pounds-force to Kilopounds-force	0.001 kip
Pounds-force to Ounces-force	16 ozf
Pounds-force to Dynes	444822 dyn
Pounds-force to Kilograms-force	0.453592 kgf
Pounds-force to Grams-force	453.592 gf