Poundal to Exanewton Conversion

Convert between Poundal and Exanewton quickly and accurately.

pdl
EN

How to Convert Poundal to Exanewton

Conversion Formula

1 pdl = 1E-19 EN
1 EN = 7E+18 pdl

Example

Convert 15 pdl to EN:

15 pdl = 15 × 1E-19 EN = 2E-18 EN

Unit Information

Learn about the force units you're converting between

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

Exanewton

EN

Definition

An exanewton equals 10^18 Newtons and represents an extremely large force unit. This unit is used in theoretical physics and astrophysics for describing forces on cosmic scales, such as gravitational forces between massive celestial bodies.

History/Origin

The exanewton was created as part of the metric system's decimal prefix system to handle extremely large forces. The prefix "exa" (meaning 10^18) was adopted in 1975. This unit is primarily used in theoretical calculations and astrophysical contexts.

Current Use

Used in theoretical physics and astrophysics for describing forces on cosmic scales. Applied in calculations involving massive celestial bodies, galactic dynamics, and cosmological models. Primarily a theoretical unit used in scientific research and calculations.

Multiplier

1E+18

Offset

0

Poundal to Exanewton Conversion Table

Poundal [pdl] Exanewton [EN]
1 pdl 1E-19 EN
10 pdl 1E-18 EN
25 pdl 3E-18 EN
50 pdl 7E-18 EN
100 pdl 1E-17 EN
0 pdl 0E+0 EN
-10 pdl -1E-18 EN
-40 pdl -6E-18 EN