Newton (N)
The SI unit of force: one kilogram-meter per second squared.
Result
1 newton = 0.2248089431 pounds-force
Newton at a glance
| Unit name | Newton (plural: newtons) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | N |
| Quantity measured | Force |
| Measurement system | SI |
| Also known as | n, newtons |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 newton in other force units
| Unit | 1 N equals |
|---|---|
| Kilonewton | 0.001 kN |
| Dyne | 100,000 dyn |
| Pound-force | 0.224808943 lbf |
| Ounce-force | 3.59694309 ozf |
| Kilogram-force | 0.101971621 kgf |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a newton?
- The SI unit of force: one kilogram-meter per second squared.
- What is the symbol for the newton?
- The symbol for the newton is N. It measures force.
- How many pounds-force are in a newton?
- 1 newton = 0.224808943 pounds-force.