Convert poundals to kilogram force
poundals to kilogram-force. Enter a value to convert, or use the poundals to kilogram force chart further down the page.
1 poundal equals 0.0140981 kilogram-force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force = 70.9316 poundals.
How to convert poundals to kilogram force
To convert poundals to kilogram-force, multiply the poundal value by 0.01409808185. You can also divide by 70.93163528 to get the same answer.
kgf = pdl × 0.01409808185
Worked example
Convert 15 pdl to kilogram-force:
15 pdl = 0.211471 kgf
poundals to kilogram force conversion chart
Use this poundals to kilogram force table for quick reference without typing anything.
| poundals (pdl) | kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pdl | 0.000140981 kgf |
| 0.1 pdl | 0.00140981 kgf |
| 1 pdl | 0.0140981 kgf |
| 2 pdl | 0.0281962 kgf |
| 3 pdl | 0.0422942 kgf |
| 5 pdl | 0.0704904 kgf |
| 10 pdl | 0.140981 kgf |
| 20 pdl | 0.281962 kgf |
| 50 pdl | 0.704904 kgf |
| 100 pdl | 1.40981 kgf |
| 1,000 pdl | 14.0981 kgf |
What is a poundal?
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force equal to 0.1382549544 newtons.
What is a kilogram-force?
One kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity: exactly 9.80665 newtons. It is the force unit behind pressure readings given in kgf/cm².
Frequently asked questions
How many kilogram force are in a poundal?
1 poundals equals 0.0140981 kilogram force. Going the other way, 1 kilogram force is 70.9316 poundals.
How do you convert poundals to kilogram force?
To convert poundals to kilogram-force, multiply the poundal value by 0.01409808185. You can also divide by 70.93163528 to get the same answer.
What is 10 poundals in kilogram force?
10 poundals equals 0.140981 kilogram force. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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