Convert pound force to centinewton
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Definition and details for pound force:
Pound force (lbf or lb) is a unit of force in the British gravitational system of units, equal to the force experienced at the Earth's surface by a mass of one pound. This force is equal to about 4.448 newtons. Symbol lbf is better for the pound force because it differs from the pound of mass symbol.
Definition and details for centinewton:
Centinewton (cN) is a metric unit of force equal to 0,01 newtons, or 1 kilodyne, or about 1.019 72 gf. This unit is used in engineering as a substitute for the gram of force (gf), since it's nearly equal to it.