Convert Newtons (N) to Poundal (pdl)
Enter a value below to convert Newtons (N) to Poundal (pdl).
Conversion:
1 Newtons (N) = 7.2330138512 Poundal (pdl)
How to Convert Newtons (N) to Poundal (pdl)
1 n = 7.2330138512 pdl
1 pdl = 0.13825495438 n
Example: convert 15 Newtons (N) to Poundal (pdl):
25 n = 180.82534628 pdl
Newtons (N) to Poundal (pdl) Conversion Table
| Newtons (N) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 n | 0.072330138512 pdl |
| 0.1 n | 0.72330138512 pdl |
| 1 n | 7.2330138512 pdl |
| 2 n | 14.466027702 pdl |
| 3 n | 21.699041554 pdl |
| 5 n | 36.165069256 pdl |
| 10 n | 72.330138512 pdl |
| 20 n | 144.66027702 pdl |
| 50 n | 361.65069256 pdl |
| 100 n | 723.30138512 pdl |
| 1000 n | 7233.0138512 pdl |
Newtons (N)
Definition
A newton (N) is the SI unit of force, defined as the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram at a rate of 1 meter per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²).
History
The newton was named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his foundational work on classical mechanics. It was adopted as the SI unit of force in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM).
Current use
The newton is the standard unit of force in science, engineering, and industry worldwide. It is used in structural engineering, automotive design, aerospace, biomechanics, and virtually every discipline involving forces.
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.