First unit: newton (N) is used for measuring force. Second: pound-force (lbf) is unit of force. 0.22 lbf is converted to 1 of what? The pounds-force unit number 0.22 lbf converts to 1 N, one newton. It is the EQUAL force value of 1 newton but in the pounds-force force unit alternative. How to convert 2 newtons (N) into pounds-force (lbf)?