Dyne to Poundal Conversion

Convert between Dyne and Poundal quickly and accurately.

dyn
pdl

How to Convert Dyne to Poundal

Conversion Formula

1 dyn = 0 pdl
1 pdl = 13825.495 dyn

Example

Convert 15 dyn to pdl:

15 dyn = 15 × 0 pdl = 0.001 pdl

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

Dyne

dyn

Definition

The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimeter per second squared. The dyne is equal to 10^-5 Newtons.

History/Origin

The dyne was introduced as part of the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system of units in the 19th century. It was widely used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system. The name comes from the Greek word "dynamis" meaning power or force.

Current Use

Still used in some areas of physics, particularly in fluid dynamics and surface tension measurements. Common in chemistry for measuring surface tension and in some engineering applications. Used in some scientific instruments and laboratory equipment.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Poundal

pdl

Definition

The poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one pound at a rate of one foot per second squared. The poundal is equal to approximately 0.138 Newtons.

History/Origin

The poundal was introduced as part of the FPS (foot-pound-second) system of units in the 19th century. It was widely used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system. The name comes from the combination of "pound" and "acceleration".

Current Use

Still used in some areas of physics and engineering, particularly in the United States. Common in some engineering applications where the FPS system is still used. Used in some scientific instruments and laboratory equipment that were designed using the FPS system.

Multiplier

0.138

Offset

0

Dyne to Poundal Conversion Table

Dyne [dyn] Poundal [pdl]
1 dyn 0.000072 pdl
10 dyn 0.000723 pdl
25 dyn 0.001808 pdl
50 dyn 0.003617 pdl
100 dyn 0.007233 pdl
0 dyn 0E+0 pdl
-10 dyn -0.000723 pdl
-40 dyn -0.002893 pdl