Newtons to Poundals Converter

Enter the force in newtons below to get the value converted to poundals.

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1 N = 7.233014 pdl

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How to Convert Newtons to Poundals

To convert a measurement in newtons to a measurement in poundals, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 7.233014 poundals/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 7.233014 poundals, you can use this simple formula to convert:

poundals = newtons × 7.233014

The force in poundals is equal to the force in newtons multiplied by 7.233014.

For example, here's how to convert 5 newtons to poundals using the formula above.
poundals = (5 N × 7.233014) = 36.16507 pdl

How Many Poundals Are in a Newton?

There are 7.233014 poundals in a newton, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 N = 7.233014 pdl

Newtons and poundals are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgm / s2

Learn more about newtons.

What Is a Poundal?

The poundal is a unit equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.

The poundal is a US customary and imperial unit of force. It's also used in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units. Poundals can be abbreviated as pdl; for example, 1 poundal can be written as 1 pdl.

Poundals can be expressed using the formula: 1 pdl = 1lb × ft / s2

Learn more about poundals.

Newton to Poundal Conversion Table

Table showing various newton measurements converted to poundals.
Newtons Poundals
1 N 7.233 pdl
2 N 14.47 pdl
3 N 21.7 pdl
4 N 28.93 pdl
5 N 36.17 pdl
6 N 43.4 pdl
7 N 50.63 pdl
8 N 57.86 pdl
9 N 65.1 pdl
10 N 72.33 pdl
11 N 79.56 pdl
12 N 86.8 pdl
13 N 94.03 pdl
14 N 101.26 pdl
15 N 108.5 pdl
16 N 115.73 pdl
17 N 122.96 pdl
18 N 130.19 pdl
19 N 137.43 pdl
20 N 144.66 pdl
21 N 151.89 pdl
22 N 159.13 pdl
23 N 166.36 pdl
24 N 173.59 pdl
25 N 180.83 pdl
26 N 188.06 pdl
27 N 195.29 pdl
28 N 202.52 pdl
29 N 209.76 pdl
30 N 216.99 pdl
31 N 224.22 pdl
32 N 231.46 pdl
33 N 238.69 pdl
34 N 245.92 pdl
35 N 253.16 pdl
36 N 260.39 pdl
37 N 267.62 pdl
38 N 274.85 pdl
39 N 282.09 pdl
40 N 289.32 pdl

References

  1. Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf

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