Convert poundal to femtonewton
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to femtonewton [fN], or Convert femtonewton to poundal.
1 pdl = 1.3825e+14 fN. To convert poundal to femtonewton, multiply the value by 1.3825e+14; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fN = 7.2330e-15 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 = 1.3825e+14 fN
- 1 fN = 7.2330e-15 pdl
- 10 pdl = 1.3825e+15 fN
- 100 pdl = 1.3825e+16 fN
How to Convert Poundal to Femtonewton
1 pdl = 138254950000000 fN
Example: convert 15 pdl to fN:
15 pdl = 15 × 138254950000000 fN = 2.07382425e+15 fN
Poundal to Femtonewton Conversion Table
| poundal | femtonewton |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 1.3825e+14 fN |
| 2 pdl | 2.7651e+14 fN |
| 3 pdl | 4.1476e+14 fN |
| 5 pdl | 6.9127e+14 fN |
| 10 pdl | 1.3825e+15 fN |
| 20 pdl | 2.7651e+15 fN |
| 50 pdl | 6.9127e+15 fN |
| 100 pdl | 1.3825e+16 fN |
| 500 pdl | 6.9127e+16 fN |
| 1000 pdl | 1.3825e+17 fN |
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Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Femtonewton
A femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-15 newtons.
History/Origin
The femtonewton is part of the metric system's SI prefixes, introduced to measure extremely small forces, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts involving micro- or nano-scale phenomena.
Current Use
Femtonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, molecular physics, and precision measurements where forces at the femtonewton scale are relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in femtonewton?
1 poundal (pdl) = 1.3825e+14 femtonewton (fN).
How do you convert poundal to femtonewton?
Multiply the poundal value by 1.3825e+14. For example, 25 pdl × 1.3825e+14 = 3.4564e+15 fN.
What is 10 poundal in femtonewton?
10 pdl = 1.3825e+15 fN.
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the femtonewton?
The poundal is the larger unit: 1 pdl = 1.3825e+14 fN.