Kilonewton (abbreviation: kN): is the International System of Units (SI) derived unit of force where 1 kN = 1000 N. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion.
Pound (abbreviations: lb, or lbs, or ps): is a unit of force used in some systems of measurement including English Engineering units and the British Gravitational System. Also, it is a unit of mass used in the imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement.
How to Convert Kilonewton to Pounds
Example: How many pounds are equivalent to 71.54 kilonewton?
As;
1 kilonewton = 224.809 pounds
71.54 kilonewton = Y pounds
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 71.54 times 224.809 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 71.54 * 224.809 / 1 = 16082.83586 pounds
Answer is: 16082.83586 pounds are equivalent to 71.54 kilonewton.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into lb:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 47.64 kn
( ii ) 57.98 kn
( iii ) 10.48 kn
