Convert Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-force (kgf)
Enter a value below to convert Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-force (kgf).
Conversion:
1 Poundal (pdl) = 0.01409808185 Kilogram-force (kgf)
How to Convert Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-force (kgf)
1 pdl = 0.01409808185 kgf
1 kgf = 70.931635284 pdl
Example: convert 15 Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-force (kgf):
25 pdl = 0.35245204625 kgf
Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-force (kgf) Conversion Table
| Poundal (pdl) | Kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pdl | 0.0001409808185 kgf |
| 0.1 pdl | 0.001409808185 kgf |
| 1 pdl | 0.01409808185 kgf |
| 2 pdl | 0.0281961637 kgf |
| 3 pdl | 0.042294245551 kgf |
| 5 pdl | 0.070490409251 kgf |
| 10 pdl | 0.1409808185 kgf |
| 20 pdl | 0.281961637 kgf |
| 50 pdl | 0.70490409251 kgf |
| 100 pdl | 1.409808185 kgf |
| 1000 pdl | 14.09808185 kgf |
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.
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.