Pound-force to meganewton converter (lbf to MN)

Conversion Formula

1 lbf = 4.45e-6 MN

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Pound-force = 4.448 newtons
   1 Meganewton = 1,000,000 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 lbf = (4.448 N) / (1,000,000 N/MN) = 4.45e-6 MN
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in lbf by 4.45e-6 to get the equivalent in MN

Example Conversion

Convert 5 lbf to MN:

5 lbf × 4.45e-6 = 2.22e-5 MN