Newtons to Poundals Converter
Enter the force in newtons below to convert it to poundals.
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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
| 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
- 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