Pounds into Newtons

The Pounds to Newtons calculator converts the English units of pounds force into the SI units of Newtons.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (P) Pounds Force

Force in Newtons (N): The calculator returns the equivalent force in Newtons.

The Math / Science

A Newton is defined as the force (F = m⋅a) applied by one kilogram under the mean acceleration due to gravity at sea level on Earth (g = 9.80665 m/s²).  At sea-level, a one pound object has a force of 4.4482216152605 N.