Convert newtons to pounds-force

Explanation

From this page you can convert newtons to pounds-force (or N to lbf) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from newtons to pounds-force you need to multiply by 0.2248. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 N≈0.2248 lbf

newtonsN

dimension	force
system	International system of units (SI)
symbol	N

The newton (N) is the derived SI unit of force.

Definition of the newton

One newton is the force that increases the momentum of a mass of 1 kilogram by 1 meter per second every second.

The newton is homogeneous to kilogram meter per second squared.

N = kg m s⁻²

The International System of Units 9^th edition p. 137

Equivalences

One newton is equivalent to:

Some Facts

The Airbus A330neo is equipped with two Trent 7000 engines from Rolls-Royce. They are each capable of a delivering a continuous thrust of 289200 newtons.

Newton units

millinewton	mN	0.001
newton	N	1
kilonewton	kN	1000
meganewton	MN	1 000 000

Related Conversions

pounds-forcelbf

dimension	force
symbol	lbf

The pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force.

Definition of the pound-force

The pound-force is the weight of a mass of 1 pound under standard gravity.

Value in terms of the SI

One pound-force is equivalent to 4.4482216152605 newtons.

NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9

Equivalences

One pound-force is also equivalent to:

Pound-force multiples

ounce-force	ozf
pound-force	lbf	12 ozf
kip	kip	1000 lbf
ton-force	tf	2 kips