Convert pound force to kilonewton
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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 kilonewton:
Kilonewton (kN) is a common metric unit of force equal to 1000 newtons, which is the exact force that will accelerate a mass of 1 metric ton (1000 kg) at the rate of 1 meter per second per second.