Momentum & impulse
Linear momentum and equivalent mechanical impulse.
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Convert pound-force second (lbf·s) to newton second (N·s). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
Linear momentum and equivalent mechanical impulse.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a pound-force second value to calculate newton second with full internal precision before display rounding.
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| kilogram metre per secondfrom lbf·s | kg·m/s | 4.44822 |
| newton secondfrom lbf·s | N·s | 4.44822 |
| gram centimetre per secondfrom lbf·s | g·cm/s | 444822 |
| pound foot per secondfrom lbf·s | lb·ft/s | 32.174 |
| pound-force secondfrom lbf·s | lbf·s | 1 |
| slug foot per secondfrom lbf·s | slug·ft/s | 1 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
Pound-force Second (lbf·s) and newton second (N·s) are units of momentum & impulse. Use this page to convert in either direction.
| Pound-force Second (lbf·s) | Newton Second (N·s) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf·s | 4.44822 N·s |
| 5 lbf·s | 22.2411 N·s |
| 10 lbf·s | 44.4822 N·s |
| 100 lbf·s | 444.822 N·s |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
N·s to lbf·s (newton second to pound-force second)