Convert Kilonewtons to Poundals

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

Results in Poundals:

1 kN = 7,233.013923 pdl

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How to Convert Kilonewtons to Poundals

To convert a kilonewton measurement to a poundal measurement, multiply the force by the conversion ratio. One kilonewton is equal to 7,233.013923 poundals, so use this simple formula to convert:

poundals = kilonewtons × 7,233.013923

The force in poundals is equal to the kilonewtons multiplied by 7,233.013923.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilonewtons to poundals using the formula above.

5 kN = (5 × 7,233.013923) = 36,165.069616 pdl

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

Kilonewtons

One kilonewton is equal to 1,000 newtons, which are equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.

The kilonewton is a multiple of the newton, which is the SI derived unit for force. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for 10³. Kilonewtons can be abbreviated as kN, for example 1 kilonewton can be written as 1 kN.

Poundals

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 × fts²

Kilonewton Measurements and Equivalent Poundal Conversions

Common kilonewton values converted to the equivalent poundal value
Kilonewtons	Poundals
1 kN	7,233 pdl
2 kN	14,466 pdl
3 kN	21,699 pdl
4 kN	28,932 pdl
5 kN	36,165 pdl
6 kN	43,398 pdl
7 kN	50,631 pdl
8 kN	57,864 pdl
9 kN	65,097 pdl
10 kN	72,330 pdl
11 kN	79,563 pdl
12 kN	86,796 pdl
13 kN	94,029 pdl
14 kN	101,262 pdl
15 kN	108,495 pdl
16 kN	115,728 pdl
17 kN	122,961 pdl
18 kN	130,194 pdl
19 kN	137,427 pdl
20 kN	144,660 pdl
21 kN	151,893 pdl
22 kN	159,126 pdl
23 kN	166,359 pdl
24 kN	173,592 pdl
25 kN	180,825 pdl
26 kN	188,058 pdl
27 kN	195,291 pdl
28 kN	202,524 pdl
29 kN	209,757 pdl
30 kN	216,990 pdl
31 kN	224,223 pdl
32 kN	231,456 pdl
33 kN	238,689 pdl
34 kN	245,922 pdl
35 kN	253,155 pdl
36 kN	260,389 pdl
37 kN	267,622 pdl
38 kN	274,855 pdl
39 kN	282,088 pdl
40 kN	289,321 pdl