Poundals to newtons
Type a value in poundals to see it in newtons straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the poundals box.
- Read the result in newtons as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
N = pdl × 0.1382549544
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.1382549544 to get newtons.
Example
To convert 25 pdl to newtons: 25 × 0.1382549544 = 3.45637 N.
Conversion table
| Poundals (pdl) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.138255 |
| 2 | 0.27651 |
| 3 | 0.414765 |
| 5 | 0.691275 |
| 10 | 1.38255 |
| 20 | 2.7651 |
| 25 | 3.45637 |
| 50 | 6.91275 |
| 100 | 13.8255 |
| 250 | 34.5637 |
| 500 | 69.1275 |
| 1,000 | 138.255 |
About the units
- 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.
- 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).
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 newtons are in one poundal?
1 pdl = 0.138255 N exactly.
How do I convert poundals to newtons?
Use N = pdl × 0.1382549544. For example, 25 pdl = 3.45637 N.
How many poundals are in one newton?
1 N = 7.23301 pdl.
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.