Convert poundal to centinewton
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to centinewton [cN], or Convert centinewton to poundal.
1 pdl = 13.825495 cN. To convert poundal to centinewton, multiply the value by 13.825495; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cN = 0.0723301408015 pdl). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pdl = 13.825495 cN
- 1 cN = 0.0723301408015 pdl
- 10 pdl = 138.25495 cN
- 100 pdl = 1382.5495 cN
How to Convert Poundal to Centinewton
1 pdl = 13.825495 cN
Example: convert 15 pdl to cN:
15 pdl = 15 × 13.825495 cN = 207.382425 cN
Poundal to Centinewton Conversion Table
| poundal | centinewton |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 13.825495 cN |
| 2 pdl | 27.65099 cN |
| 3 pdl | 41.476485 cN |
| 5 pdl | 69.127475 cN |
| 10 pdl | 138.25495 cN |
| 20 pdl | 276.5099 cN |
| 50 pdl | 691.27475 cN |
| 100 pdl | 1382.5495 cN |
| 500 pdl | 6912.7475 cN |
| 1000 pdl | 13825.495 cN |
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics in the United States before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Centinewton
A centinewton (cN) is a unit of force equal to one hundredth of a newton, the SI derived unit of force.
History/Origin
The centinewton was introduced as a convenient subunit of the newton for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts, though it is not an SI standard unit and is rarely used in formal scientific literature.
Current Use
The centinewton is primarily used in specialized fields such as engineering, material testing, and calibration where small force measurements are needed, but it is largely replaced by the newton in most scientific and technical applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in centinewton?
1 poundal (pdl) = 13.825495 centinewton (cN).
How do you convert poundal to centinewton?
Multiply the poundal value by 13.825495. For example, 25 pdl × 13.825495 = 345.637375 cN.
What is 10 poundal in centinewton?
10 pdl = 138.25495 cN.
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the centinewton?
The poundal is the larger unit: 1 pdl = 13.825495 cN.