Pound-force to giganewton converter (lbf to GN)

Conversion Formula

1 lbf = 4.45e-9 GN

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Pound-force = 4.448 newtons
   1 Giganewton = 1,000,000,000 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 lbf = (4.448 N) / (1,000,000,000 N/GN) = 4.45e-9 GN
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in lbf by 4.45e-9 to get the equivalent in GN

Example Conversion

Convert 5 lbf to GN:

5 lbf × 4.45e-9 = 2.22e-8 GN