Newtons to Pounds Converter (N to lbf)

Enter the force in newtons below to convert it to pound-force.

Result in Pound-Force:

1 N = 0.224809 lbf

How to Convert Newtons to Pound-Force

To convert a measurement in newtons to a measurement in pound-force, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.224809 pound-force/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 0.224809 pound-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:

pound-force = newtons × 0.224809

The force in pound-force is equal to the force in newtons multiplied by 0.224809.

For example, here's how to convert 5 newtons to pound-force using the formula above.

pound-force = (5 N × 0.224809) = 1.124045 lbf

How Many Pound-Force Are in a Newton?

There are 0.224809 pound-force in a newton, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 N = 0.224809 lbf

Newtons and pound-force are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.^[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgm / s²

Learn more about newtons.

What Is Pound-Force?

Pound-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of 32.174049 feet per second squared.

The pound-force is a US customary and imperial unit of force. Pound-force is sometimes also referred to as a pound of force. Pound-force can be abbreviated as lbf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lb_F. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lb_F.

Pound-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 lbf = 32.174049 lbft / s²

Learn more about pound-force.

Newton to Pound-Force Conversion Table

Table showing various newton measurements converted to pound-force.
Newtons	Pound-force
1 N	0.224809 lbf
2 N	0.449618 lbf
3 N	0.674427 lbf
4 N	0.899236 lbf
5 N	1.124 lbf
6 N	1.3489 lbf
7 N	1.5737 lbf
8 N	1.7985 lbf
9 N	2.0233 lbf
10 N	2.2481 lbf
11 N	2.4729 lbf
12 N	2.6977 lbf
13 N	2.9225 lbf
14 N	3.1473 lbf
15 N	3.3721 lbf
16 N	3.5969 lbf
17 N	3.8218 lbf
18 N	4.0466 lbf
19 N	4.2714 lbf
20 N	4.4962 lbf
21 N	4.721 lbf
22 N	4.9458 lbf
23 N	5.1706 lbf
24 N	5.3954 lbf
25 N	5.6202 lbf
26 N	5.845 lbf
27 N	6.0698 lbf
28 N	6.2947 lbf
29 N	6.5195 lbf
30 N	6.7443 lbf
31 N	6.9691 lbf
32 N	7.1939 lbf
33 N	7.4187 lbf
34 N	7.6435 lbf
35 N	7.8683 lbf
36 N	8.0931 lbf
37 N	8.3179 lbf
38 N	8.5427 lbf
39 N	8.7675 lbf
40 N	8.9924 lbf

Table showing various newton measurements converted to pound-force.

Newtons

Pound-force

1 N

0.224809 lbf

2 N

0.449618 lbf

3 N

0.674427 lbf

4 N

0.899236 lbf

5 N

1.124 lbf

6 N

1.3489 lbf

7 N

1.5737 lbf

8 N

1.7985 lbf

9 N

2.0233 lbf

10 N

2.2481 lbf

11 N

2.4729 lbf

12 N

2.6977 lbf

13 N

2.9225 lbf

14 N

3.1473 lbf

15 N

3.3721 lbf

16 N

3.5969 lbf

17 N

3.8218 lbf

18 N

4.0466 lbf

19 N

4.2714 lbf

20 N

4.4962 lbf

21 N

4.721 lbf

22 N

4.9458 lbf

23 N

5.1706 lbf

24 N

5.3954 lbf

25 N

5.6202 lbf

26 N

5.845 lbf

27 N

6.0698 lbf

28 N

6.2947 lbf

29 N

6.5195 lbf

30 N

6.7443 lbf

31 N

6.9691 lbf

32 N

7.1939 lbf

33 N

7.4187 lbf

34 N

7.6435 lbf

35 N

7.8683 lbf

36 N

8.0931 lbf

37 N

8.3179 lbf

38 N

8.5427 lbf

39 N

8.7675 lbf

40 N

8.9924 lbf

References

Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf