Convert Poundal (pdl) to Newtons (N)
Enter a value below to convert Poundal (pdl) to Newtons (N).
Conversion:
1 Poundal (pdl) = 0.13825495438 Newtons (N)
How to Convert Poundal (pdl) to Newtons (N)
1 pdl = 0.13825495438 n
1 n = 7.2330138512 pdl
Example: convert 15 Poundal (pdl) to Newtons (N):
25 pdl = 3.4563738594 n
Poundal (pdl) to Newtons (N) Conversion Table
| Poundal (pdl) | Newtons (N) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pdl | 0.0013825495438 n |
| 0.1 pdl | 0.013825495438 n |
| 1 pdl | 0.13825495438 n |
| 2 pdl | 0.27650990875 n |
| 3 pdl | 0.41476486313 n |
| 5 pdl | 0.69127477188 n |
| 10 pdl | 1.3825495438 n |
| 20 pdl | 2.7650990875 n |
| 50 pdl | 6.9127477188 n |
| 100 pdl | 13.825495438 n |
| 1000 pdl | 138.25495438 n |
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.
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.