Convert Kilonewtons (kN) to Poundal (pdl)
Enter a value below to convert Kilonewtons (kN) to Poundal (pdl).
Conversion:
1 Kilonewtons (kN) = 7233.0138512 Poundal (pdl)
How to Convert Kilonewtons (kN) to Poundal (pdl)
1 kn = 7233.0138512 pdl
1 pdl = 0.00013825495438 kn
Example: convert 15 Kilonewtons (kN) to Poundal (pdl):
25 kn = 180825.34628 pdl
Kilonewtons (kN) to Poundal (pdl) Conversion Table
| Kilonewtons (kN) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | 72.330138512 pdl |
| 0.1 kn | 723.30138512 pdl |
| 1 kn | 7233.0138512 pdl |
| 2 kn | 14466.027702 pdl |
| 3 kn | 21699.041554 pdl |
| 5 kn | 36165.069256 pdl |
| 10 kn | 72330.138512 pdl |
| 20 kn | 144660.27702 pdl |
| 50 kn | 361650.69256 pdl |
| 100 kn | 723301.38512 pdl |
| 1000 kn | 7233013.8512 pdl |
Kilonewtons (kN)
Definition
A kilonewton (kN) is a metric unit of force equal to 1,000 newtons. It is used to express large forces in engineering and construction.
History
The kilonewton naturally followed the SI prefix system applied to the newton. It became widely used in the 20th century as civil and structural engineering required concise notation for large forces.
Current use
Kilonewtons are commonly used in structural engineering for expressing loads on bridges, buildings, and foundations. Vehicle weight capacities, crane ratings, and tensile strengths are often specified in kN.
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.