Convert Dynes (dyn) to Poundal (pdl)
Enter a value below to convert Dynes (dyn) to Poundal (pdl).
Conversion:
1 Dynes (dyn) = 0.000072330138512 Poundal (pdl)
How to Convert Dynes (dyn) to Poundal (pdl)
1 dyn = 0.000072330138512 pdl
1 pdl = 13825.495438 dyn
Example: convert 15 Dynes (dyn) to Poundal (pdl):
25 dyn = 0.0018082534628 pdl
Dynes (dyn) to Poundal (pdl) Conversion Table
| Dynes (dyn) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dyn | 7.2330138512e-7 pdl |
| 0.1 dyn | 0.0000072330138512 pdl |
| 1 dyn | 0.000072330138512 pdl |
| 2 dyn | 0.00014466027702 pdl |
| 3 dyn | 0.00021699041554 pdl |
| 5 dyn | 0.00036165069256 pdl |
| 10 dyn | 0.00072330138512 pdl |
| 20 dyn | 0.0014466027702 pdl |
| 50 dyn | 0.0036165069256 pdl |
| 100 dyn | 0.0072330138512 pdl |
| 1000 dyn | 0.072330138512 pdl |
Dynes (dyn)
Definition
A dyne (dyn) is a CGS unit of force equal to the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 gram at 1 centimeter per second squared. It equals 10⁻⁵ newtons (0.00001 N).
History
The dyne was the standard unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, widely used in physics laboratories during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was largely replaced by the newton with the adoption of SI units.
Current use
Dynes are still used in some branches of physics, surface science, and certain older technical literature. Surface tension is sometimes expressed in dynes per centimeter (dyn/cm) in chemistry and materials science.
Poundal (pdl)
Definition
A poundal (pdl) is an imperial unit of force defined as the force needed to accelerate 1 pound-mass at 1 foot per second squared. It equals approximately 0.13826 newtons.
History
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as an absolute unit in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, allowing force calculations without the gravitational constant. It was used primarily in British physics and engineering education.
Current use
The poundal is rarely used in modern practice but may appear in older textbooks, academic exercises, and historical engineering literature, particularly in British and Commonwealth educational contexts.