Poundals to Kilonewtons Converter
Enter the force in poundals below to convert it to kilonewtons.
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How to Convert Poundals to Kilonewtons
To convert a measurement in poundals to a measurement in kilonewtons, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.000138 kilonewtons/poundal.
Since one poundal is equal to 0.000138 kilonewtons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
kilonewtons = poundals × 0.000138
The force in kilonewtons is equal to the force in poundals multiplied by 0.000138.
For example, here's how to convert 5,000 poundals to kilonewtons using the formula above.
kilonewtons = (5,000 pdl × 0.000138) = 0.691275 kN
Poundals and kilonewtons 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 Kilonewton?
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 thousands, or 103. Kilonewtons can be abbreviated as kN; for example, 1 kilonewton can be written as 1 kN.
Learn more about kilonewtons.
Poundal to Kilonewton Conversion Table
| Poundals | Kilonewtons |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.000138 kN |
| 2 pdl | 0.000277 kN |
| 3 pdl | 0.000415 kN |
| 4 pdl | 0.000553 kN |
| 5 pdl | 0.000691 kN |
| 6 pdl | 0.00083 kN |
| 7 pdl | 0.000968 kN |
| 8 pdl | 0.001106 kN |
| 9 pdl | 0.001244 kN |
| 10 pdl | 0.001383 kN |
| 20 pdl | 0.002765 kN |
| 30 pdl | 0.004148 kN |
| 40 pdl | 0.00553 kN |
| 50 pdl | 0.006913 kN |
| 60 pdl | 0.008295 kN |
| 70 pdl | 0.009678 kN |
| 80 pdl | 0.01106 kN |
| 90 pdl | 0.012443 kN |
| 100 pdl | 0.013825 kN |
| 200 pdl | 0.027651 kN |
| 300 pdl | 0.041476 kN |
| 400 pdl | 0.055302 kN |
| 500 pdl | 0.069127 kN |
| 600 pdl | 0.082953 kN |
| 700 pdl | 0.096778 kN |
| 800 pdl | 0.110604 kN |
| 900 pdl | 0.124429 kN |
| 1,000 pdl | 0.138255 kN |
| 2,000 pdl | 0.27651 kN |
| 3,000 pdl | 0.414765 kN |
| 4,000 pdl | 0.55302 kN |
| 5,000 pdl | 0.691275 kN |
| 6,000 pdl | 0.82953 kN |
| 7,000 pdl | 0.967785 kN |
| 8,000 pdl | 1.106 kN |
| 9,000 pdl | 1.2443 kN |
| 10,000 pdl | 1.3826 kN |