1 kN/m = 68.5218 lb/ft. Use this for distributed line loads; lb/ft is also called plf.
Result
| Line load | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 kN/m | 68.5218 lb/ft |
| 10 kN/m | 685.2177 lb/ft |
| 100 lb/ft | 1.4594 kN/m |
Formula
lb/ft = kN/m × 68.52176586. This is force per length, not total force.