pound-force to newton
Please provide values below to convert pound-force [lbf] to newton [N], or change ↔.
pound-force [lbf]
Definition: A pound-force is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one pound.
Historyandorigin: It is based on the gravitational force.
CurrentUse: It is used in some engineering contexts.
funfact: One pound-force is approximately equal to 4.44822 newtons.
newton [N]
Definition: The newton is the base unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.
Historyandorigin: Named after Sir Isaac Newton, it was introduced in the 20th century.
CurrentUse: It is widely used in scientific and engineering contexts.
funfact: One newton is approximately the force required to lift an apple.
pound-force [lbf] to newton [N] Conversion Table
| 1 pound-force [lbf] | 4.4482216153 newton [N] |
| 2 pound-force [lbf] | 8.8964432305 newton [N] |
| 3 pound-force [lbf] | 13.344664846 newton [N] |
| 5 pound-force [lbf] | 22.241108076 newton [N] |
| 10 pound-force [lbf] | 44.482216153 newton [N] |
| 50 pound-force [lbf] | 222.41108076 newton [N] |
| 100 pound-force [lbf] | 444.82216153 newton [N] |
| 1000 pound-force [lbf] | 4448.2216153 newton [N] |
| 10000 pound-force [lbf] | 44482.216153 newton [N] |
| 100000 pound-force [lbf] | 444822.16153 newton [N] |
| 1000000 pound-force [lbf] | 4448221.6153 newton [N] |
How to Convert pound-force to newton
1 pound-force [lbf] = 4.4482216153 newton [N]
1 newton [N] = 0.2248089431 pound-force [lbf]
we use cross multiplication method
pound-force [lbf] → newton [N]
1 → 4.4482216153
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*4.4482216153=1*x
by simplifying
x=6.6723324229