Convert poundal to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to poundal.
1 pdl = 0.0140980814039 kgf. To convert poundal to kilogram-force, multiply the value by 0.0140980814039; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf = 70.9316375291 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 = 0.0140980814039 kgf
- 1 kgf = 70.9316375291 pdl
- 10 pdl = 0.140980814039 kgf
- 100 pdl = 1.40980814039 kgf
How to Convert Poundal to Kilogram-Force
1 pdl = 0.0140980814039453 kgf
Example: convert 15 pdl to kgf:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.0140980814039453 kgf = 0.211471221059179 kgf
Poundal to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
| poundal | kilogram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.0140980814039 kgf |
| 2 pdl | 0.0281961628079 kgf |
| 3 pdl | 0.0422942442118 kgf |
| 5 pdl | 0.0704904070197 kgf |
| 10 pdl | 0.140980814039 kgf |
| 20 pdl | 0.281961628079 kgf |
| 50 pdl | 0.704904070197 kgf |
| 100 pdl | 1.40980814039 kgf |
| 500 pdl | 7.04904070197 kgf |
| 1000 pdl | 14.0980814039 kgf |
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Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Kilogram-Force
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.
Current Use
Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in kilogram-force?
1 poundal (pdl) = 0.0140980814039 kilogram-force (kgf).
How do you convert poundal to kilogram-force?
Multiply the poundal value by 0.0140980814039. For example, 25 pdl × 0.0140980814039 = 0.352452035099 kgf.
What is 10 poundal in kilogram-force?
10 pdl = 0.140980814039 kgf.
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 pdl equals only 0.0140980814039 kgf.