Pound-force to hectonewton converter (lbf to hN)

Conversion Formula

1 lbf = 0.044482 hN

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Pound-force = 4.448 newtons
   1 Hectonewton = 100.000 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 lbf = (4.448 N) / (100.000 N/hN) = 0.044482 hN
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in lbf by 0.044482 to get the equivalent in hN

Example Conversion

Convert 5 lbf to hN:

5 lbf × 0.044482 = 0.222411 hN