Convert Poundal (pdl) to Kilonewtons (kN)

Enter a value below to convert Poundal (pdl) to Kilonewtons (kN).

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Conversion:

1 Poundal (pdl) = 0.00013825495438 Kilonewtons (kN)

How to Convert Poundal (pdl) to Kilonewtons (kN)

1 pdl = 0.00013825495438 kn

1 kn = 7233.0138512 pdl

Example: convert 15 Poundal (pdl) to Kilonewtons (kN):

25 pdl = 0.0034563738594 kn

Poundal (pdl) to Kilonewtons (kN) Conversion Table

Poundal (pdl)Kilonewtons (kN)
0.01 pdl0.0000013825495438 kn
0.1 pdl0.000013825495438 kn
1 pdl0.00013825495438 kn
2 pdl0.00027650990875 kn
3 pdl0.00041476486313 kn
5 pdl0.00069127477188 kn
10 pdl0.0013825495438 kn
20 pdl0.0027650990875 kn
50 pdl0.0069127477188 kn
100 pdl0.013825495438 kn
1000 pdl0.13825495438 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.

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.