Pounds-force per foot to Newtons per metre
Convert pounds-force per foot to newtons per metre (lbf/ft to N/m). 1 lbf/ft = 14.5939029372 N/m. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert pounds-force per foot to newtons per metre
Multiply the amount in pounds-force per foot by 14.5939029372 to get newtons per metre. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
N/m = lbf/ft × 14.5939029372Worked example
1 lbf/ft = 14.5939029372 N/m. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses newtons per metre. One dyne per centimetre equals one millinewton per metre. Pound-force uses standard gravity; this converts a supplied surface tension without predicting its dependence on temperature or composition. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Pounds-force per foot to Newtons per metre table
| Pounds-force per foot (lbf/ft) | Newtons per metre (N/m) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 14.5939029372 |
| 5 | 72.969514686 |
| 10 | 145.939029372 |
| 25 | 364.84757343 |
| 100 | 1,459.39029372 |
| 1,000 | 14,593.9029372 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for pounds-force per foot to newtons per metre?
N/m = lbf/ft × 14.5939029372. Multiply the amount in pounds-force per foot by 14.5939029372 to get newtons per metre. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to pounds-force per foot?
Use the newtons per metre to pounds-force per foot calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the surface tension converter to browse all supported pairs.