Pound-force (lbf)
The force exerted by one pound under standard gravity.
Result
1 pound-force = 4.448221615 newtons
Pound-force at a glance
| Unit name | Pound-force (plural: pounds-force) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | lbf |
| Quantity measured | Force |
| Measurement system | US customary |
| Also known as | lbf, pound force |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 pound-force in other force units
| Unit | 1 lbf equals |
|---|---|
| Newton | 4.44822162 N |
| Kilonewton | 0.004448222 kN |
| Dyne | 444,822.162 dyn |
| Ounce-force | 16 ozf |
| Kilogram-force | 0.45359237 kgf |
Popular pound-force conversions
Frequently asked questions
- What is a pound-force?
- The force exerted by one pound under standard gravity.
- What is the symbol for the pound-force?
- The symbol for the pound-force is lbf. It measures force.
- How many newtons are in a pound-force?
- 1 pound-force = 4.44822162 newtons.