Poundals to Newtons Converter
Enter the force in poundals below to convert it to newtons.
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How to Convert Poundals to Newtons
To convert a measurement in poundals to a measurement in newtons, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.138255 newtons/poundal.
Since one poundal is equal to 0.138255 newtons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
newtons = poundals × 0.138255
The force in newtons is equal to the force in poundals multiplied by 0.138255.
For example, here's how to convert 5 poundals to newtons using the formula above.
newtons = (5 pdl × 0.138255) = 0.691275 N
How Many Newtons Are in a Poundal?
There are 0.138255 newtons in a poundal, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 pdl = 0.138255 N
Poundals and newtons are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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.
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.
Poundal to Newton Conversion Table
| Poundals | Newtons |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.138255 N |
| 2 pdl | 0.27651 N |
| 3 pdl | 0.414765 N |
| 4 pdl | 0.55302 N |
| 5 pdl | 0.691275 N |
| 6 pdl | 0.82953 N |
| 7 pdl | 0.967785 N |
| 8 pdl | 1.106 N |
| 9 pdl | 1.2443 N |
| 10 pdl | 1.3826 N |
| 11 pdl | 1.5208 N |
| 12 pdl | 1.6591 N |
| 13 pdl | 1.7973 N |
| 14 pdl | 1.9356 N |
| 15 pdl | 2.0738 N |
| 16 pdl | 2.2121 N |
| 17 pdl | 2.3503 N |
| 18 pdl | 2.4886 N |
| 19 pdl | 2.6268 N |
| 20 pdl | 2.7651 N |
| 21 pdl | 2.9034 N |
| 22 pdl | 3.0416 N |
| 23 pdl | 3.1799 N |
| 24 pdl | 3.3181 N |
| 25 pdl | 3.4564 N |
| 26 pdl | 3.5946 N |
| 27 pdl | 3.7329 N |
| 28 pdl | 3.8711 N |
| 29 pdl | 4.0094 N |
| 30 pdl | 4.1476 N |
| 31 pdl | 4.2859 N |
| 32 pdl | 4.4242 N |
| 33 pdl | 4.5624 N |
| 34 pdl | 4.7007 N |
| 35 pdl | 4.8389 N |
| 36 pdl | 4.9772 N |
| 37 pdl | 5.1154 N |
| 38 pdl | 5.2537 N |
| 39 pdl | 5.3919 N |
| 40 pdl | 5.5302 N |
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