Convert kN to pound force
kilonewtons to pound-force. Enter a value to convert, or use the kN to pound force chart further down the page.
1 kilonewton equals 224.809 pound-force. Going the other way, 1 pound-force = 0.00444822 kilonewtons.
How to convert kN to pound force
To convert kilonewtons to pound-force, multiply the kilonewton value by 224.8089431. You can also divide by 0.004448221615 to get the same answer.
lbf = kN × 224.8089431
Worked example
Convert 15 kN to pound-force:
15 kN = 3,372.13 lbf
kN to pound force conversion chart
Use this kN to pound force table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilonewtons (kN) | pound-force (lbf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kN | 2.24809 lbf |
| 0.1 kN | 22.4809 lbf |
| 1 kN | 224.809 lbf |
| 2 kN | 449.618 lbf |
| 3 kN | 674.427 lbf |
| 5 kN | 1,124.04 lbf |
| 10 kN | 2,248.09 lbf |
| 20 kN | 4,496.18 lbf |
| 50 kN | 11,240.4 lbf |
| 100 kN | 22,480.9 lbf |
| 1,000 kN | 224,809 lbf |
What is a kilonewton?
A kilonewton is 1,000 newtons — roughly the weight of 102 kilograms at the Earth’s surface. Structural loads and climbing hardware ratings are given in kilonewtons.
What is a pound-force?
One pound-force is the weight of one pound under standard gravity: about 4.448 newtons.
Frequently asked questions
How many pound force are in a kilonewton?
1 kN equals 224.809 pound force. Going the other way, 1 pound force is 0.00444822 kN.
How do you convert kN to pound force?
To convert kilonewtons to pound-force, multiply the kilonewton value by 224.8089431. You can also divide by 0.004448221615 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kN in pound force?
10 kN equals 2,248.09 pound force. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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