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Force Converter

Convert force between newtons, kilonewtons, pounds-force, kilograms-force, dynes, poundals and ton-force (short, long and metric).

1 newton = 0.2248089431 pound-force

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About the Force Converter

Convert force between newtons, kilonewtons, pounds-force, kilograms-force, dynes, poundals and ton-force (short, long and metric). The base unit is the newton; every one of the 33 units is defined against it, so any pair converts directly in a single step.

How to Convert newton to pound-force

To convert newton to pound-force, multiply the value in newton by 0.2248089431.

newton to pound-force table

newtonpound-force
0.10.02248089431
10.2248089431
20.4496178862
51.124044715
102.248089431
204.496178862
5011.24044715
10022.48089431
500112.4044715
1,000224.8089431

Common force conversions

  • 1 newton = 0.2248089431 pound-force
  • 1 newton = 1E-18 exanewton
  • 1 newton = 1E-9 giganewton
  • 1 newton = 0.01 hectonewton
  • 1 newton = 100 centinewton
  • 1 newton = 1,000,000,000 nanonewton
  • 1 newton = 1E18 attonewton
  • 1 newton = 0.01 joule/centimeter
  • 1 newton = 101.9716213 gram-force
  • 1 newton = 3.59694309 ounce-force

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How to Use the Force Converter

  1. Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
  2. Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
  3. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
  4. Check the All conversions table to see your value in every unit; click a row to make it the target.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert newton to pound-force?

To convert newton to pound-force, multiply the value in newton by 0.2248089431. For example, 1 newton = 0.2248089431 pound-force. Type any value above and the answer updates as you type.

How many pounds-force are in a newton?

There are 0.2248089431 pounds-force in 1 newton. To convert newtons to pounds-force, multiply by 0.2248089431 — for example, 10 newtons = 2.248089431 pounds-force. To go the other way, divide by 0.2248089431.

How many newtons are in a pound-force?

There are 4.448221615 newtons in 1 pound-force. To convert pounds-force to newtons, multiply by 4.448221615 — for example, 10 pounds-force = 44.48221615 newtons. To go the other way, divide by 4.448221615.

How many newtons are in a kilogram-force?

There are 9.80665 newtons in 1 kilogram-force. To convert kilograms-force to newtons, multiply by 9.80665 — for example, 10 kilograms-force = 98.0665 newtons. To go the other way, divide by 9.80665.

How many kilograms-force are in a kilonewton?

There are 101.9716213 kilograms-force in 1 kilonewton. To convert kilonewtons to kilograms-force, multiply by 101.9716213 — for example, 10 kilonewtons = 1,019.716213 kilograms-force. To go the other way, divide by 101.9716213.

How many dynes are in a newton?

There are 100,000 dynes in 1 newton. To convert newtons to dynes, multiply by 100,000 — for example, 10 newtons = 1,000,000 dynes. To go the other way, divide by 100,000.

How many kilonewtons are in a ton-force (metric)?

There are 9.80665 kilonewtons in 1 ton-force (metric). To convert tons-force (metric) to kilonewtons, multiply by 9.80665 — for example, 10 tons-force (metric) = 98.0665 kilonewtons. To go the other way, divide by 9.80665.

How many exanewtons are in a newton?

There are 1E-18 exanewtons in 1 newton. To convert newtons to exanewtons, multiply by 1E-18 — for example, 10 newtons = 1E-17 exanewtons. To go the other way, divide by 1E-18.

What is the base unit for force conversions?

The newton. Every one of the 33 units in this converter is defined relative to the newton, so any two units convert directly in one step.

How many units does the Force Converter support?

The Force Converter handles 33 units. You can convert between any two of them, or see your value in every unit at once in the "All conversions" table.

How accurate is this force converter?

Conversions use exact definitions wherever one exists (for example the international inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the pound exactly 0.45359237 kg) and calculate in double precision. Choose how many significant digits to show — up to 15.

How do I use the Force Converter?

Type a value in the From box and pick its unit, then pick the unit you want in the To list — the answer updates as you type. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or open the "All conversions" table to see the value in every unit.

Is the Force Converter free, and does it work offline?

Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Once the page has loaded, every conversion runs in your browser, so nothing is sent to our servers. It's one of 71 common and other unit converters on House of Convert.