Newtons to poundals
Type a value in newtons to see it in poundals straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the newtons box.
- Read the result in poundals as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
pdl = N × 7.233013851
Multiply the value in newtons by 7.233013851 to get poundals.
Example
To convert 25 N to poundals: 25 × 7.233013851 = 180.825 pdl.
Conversion table
| Newtons (N) | Poundals (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7.23301 |
| 2 | 14.466 |
| 3 | 21.699 |
| 5 | 36.1651 |
| 10 | 72.3301 |
| 20 | 144.66 |
| 25 | 180.825 |
| 50 | 361.651 |
| 100 | 723.301 |
| 250 | 1,808.25 |
| 500 | 3,616.51 |
| 1,000 | 7,233.01 |
About the units
- Newton
- The SI unit of force: the force that gives a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²).
- Poundal
- The force unit of the foot-pound-second system: the force that accelerates one pound at one foot per second squared, exactly 0.138254954376 newton.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many poundals are in one newton?
1 N = 7.23301 pdl exactly.
How do I convert newtons to poundals?
Use pdl = N × 7.233013851. For example, 25 N = 180.825 pdl.
How many newtons are in one poundal?
1 pdl = 0.138255 N.
What is the difference between a kilogram and a kilogram-force?
The kilogram is a unit of mass, while the kilogram-force is the weight of that mass under standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 newtons. So a 10 kg object presses down with about 98.07 newtons.
Why are climbing ropes and anchors rated in kilonewtons?
The kilonewton is a standard force unit that suits large loads. As a quick estimate, 1 kN is about 102 kilograms-force.