Pound-force to Kilonewton
1 Pound-force = 0.00444822 Kilonewton
Conversion Formula
To convert Pound-force to Kilonewton, multiply the value by 0.00444822.
Pound-force × 0.00444822 = Kilonewton
Quick Reference
| lbf | kN |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00444822 |
| 5 | 0.0222411 |
| 10 | 0.0444822 |
| 25 | 0.111205 |
| 50 | 0.222411 |
| 100 | 0.444822 |
| 500 | 2.22411 |
| 1000 | 4.44822 |
What is Pound-force?
Pound-force (symbol: lbf) is a unit of force used in some systems of measurement including English Engineering units and the British Gravitational System.
It is defined as the force of gravity exerted on a mass of one avoirdupois pound on the surface of Earth.
Common Uses
Pound-force is commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring things like the thrust of jet engines and the torque of automotive engines (expressed in lb-ft).
What is Kilonewton?
The kilonewton (symbol: kN) is a decimal multiple of the newton, the SI unit of force.
One kilonewton is equal to 1,000 newtons.
Common Uses
Kilonewtons are used in civil engineering and construction to measure structural loads, soil pressure, and the tensile strength of cables and ropes.
How many kilonewton are in a pound-force?
There are 0.00444822 kilonewton in 1 pound-force.