Kilogram-force to Poundal Conversion
Convert between Kilogram-force and Poundal quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilogram-force to Poundal
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kgf to pdl:
Unit Information
Learn about the force units you're converting between
Kilogram-force
kgf
Definition
Kilogram-force represents the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity conditions. It is equivalent to approximately 9.81 Newtons and is commonly used in engineering applications, particularly in countries using metric systems.
History/Origin
Kilogram-force was widely used in engineering before the Newton became the standard SI unit. It provided an intuitive way to express forces in terms of familiar mass units. The unit was particularly popular in European engineering practices and remains in use in some applications.
Current Use
Still used in some engineering applications, particularly in Europe and Asia. Common in mechanical engineering for torque specifications and in some automotive applications. Used in material testing and in some industrial processes where the relationship to mass is important.
Multiplier
9.807
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
Kilogram-force to Poundal Conversion Table
| Kilogram-force [kgf] | Poundal [pdl] |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf | 70.931635 pdl |
| 10 kgf | 709.316353 pdl |
| 25 kgf | 1773.290882 pdl |
| 50 kgf | 3546.581764 pdl |
| 100 kgf | 7093.163527 pdl |
| 0 kgf | 0E+0 pdl |
| -10 kgf | -709.316353 pdl |
| -40 kgf | -2837.265411 pdl |
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