Nanonewton (nN) to Pound-Force (lbf) Converter
Understanding Force Conversion
Conversion Formula:
1 lbf = 4,448,221,680 nN
What is a Nanonewton (nN)?
A nanonewton is one billionth (10⁻⁹) of a newton, the SI unit of force. It's an extremely small unit used in microscopic measurements and nanotechnology applications.
What is Pound-Force (lbf)?
Pound-force is the standard unit of force in the imperial system, defined as the force required to accelerate one pound of mass at 32.174 ft/s².
Common Applications
- Nanotechnology research
- Molecular force measurements
- Microscopic force sensing
- Biomedical engineering