Convert Kilogram-force (kgf) to Poundal (pdl)
Enter a value below to convert Kilogram-force (kgf) to Poundal (pdl).
Conversion:
1 Kilogram-force (kgf) = 70.931635284 Poundal (pdl)
How to Convert Kilogram-force (kgf) to Poundal (pdl)
1 kgf = 70.931635284 pdl
1 pdl = 0.01409808185 kgf
Example: convert 15 Kilogram-force (kgf) to Poundal (pdl):
25 kgf = 1773.2908821 pdl
Kilogram-force (kgf) to Poundal (pdl) Conversion Table
| Kilogram-force (kgf) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kgf | 0.70931635284 pdl |
| 0.1 kgf | 7.0931635284 pdl |
| 1 kgf | 70.931635284 pdl |
| 2 kgf | 141.86327057 pdl |
| 3 kgf | 212.79490585 pdl |
| 5 kgf | 354.65817642 pdl |
| 10 kgf | 709.31635284 pdl |
| 20 kgf | 1418.6327057 pdl |
| 50 kgf | 3546.5817642 pdl |
| 100 kgf | 7093.1635284 pdl |
| 1000 kgf | 70931.635284 pdl |
Kilogram-force (kgf)
Definition
A kilogram-force (kgf) is a gravitational metric unit of force equal to the force exerted by 1 kilogram of mass under standard gravity. It equals exactly 9.80665 newtons.
History
The kilogram-force was widely used in engineering and commerce before the adoption of the SI system. Many European and Asian countries used kgf as their standard force unit throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current use
Kilogram-force remains in use in some countries and industries, particularly in China, Russia, and parts of Asia. It appears in specifications for hydraulic presses, engine thrust, and material testing.
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.