1 Newtons to Pounds-force

Convert 1 newtons (N) to pounds-force (lbf) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

N
lbf
1 N = 0.22481 lbf
Full precision:0.22481 lbf
Step-by-Step Solution

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

1 pound-force = 4.4482 newtons

Since there are 4.4482 newtons in every pound-force, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 4.4482 = 0.22481 pounds-force

So 1 newtons = 0.22481 pounds-force.

Quick check: 0.22481 × 4.4482 = 1 newtons

Newtons to Pounds-force Conversion Table

NewtonsPounds-force
1 N0.22481 lbf
2 N0.44962 lbf
3 N0.67443 lbf
4 N0.89924 lbf
5 N1.124 lbf
10 N2.2481 lbf
20 N4.4962 lbf
50 N11.2405 lbf
100 N22.4809 lbf

1 Newtons in Other Units

Unit1 N =
Newtons to Kilonewtons0.001 kN
Newtons to Meganewtons0.000001 MN
Newtons to Millinewtons1000 mN
Newtons to Pounds-force0.22481 lbf
Newtons to Kilopounds-force0.00022481 kip
Newtons to Ounces-force3.5969 ozf
Newtons to Dynes100000 dyn
Newtons to Kilograms-force0.10197 kgf
Newtons to Grams-force101.972 gf

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