Pounds-force to Newtons
1 Pound-force = 4.44822 Newtons
4.44822
About these units
Pounds-force
The pound-force is the gravitational pull on a one-pound mass, about 4.448 newtons. It's common in US engineering.
Newtons
The newton is the SI unit of force, the push needed to accelerate 1 kilogram at 1 m/s². Holding a small apple takes about 1 newton.
Conversion formula
To convert Pound-force to Newton, multiply the value by 4.44822.
Quick reference
| Pounds-force | Newtons |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.44822 |
| 2 | 8.89644 |
| 5 | 22.2411 |
| 10 | 44.4822 |
| 100 | 444.822 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Newtons are in one Pound-force?
- 1 Pound-force = 4.44822 Newtons.
- How many Pounds-force are in one Newton?
- 1 Newton = 0.2248090247 Pounds-force.
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