Force conversion

Convert Kilogram-force to Poundal

1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 70.931635283967 poundal (pdl). Enter any value below to convert from kgf to pdl.

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1 kgf = 70.931635284 pdl

All Force units

From 1 kgf
UnitValue
Newton N 9.80665
Kilonewton kN 0.00980665
Dyne dyn 980,664.9999999999
Kilogram-force kgf 1
Pound-force lbf 2.2046226218
Ounce-force ozf 35.2739619496
Poundal pdl 70.931635284
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Formula

kgf to pdl conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

pdl = kgf x 70.931635283967

Worked example

2 kgf = 141.8632705679 pdl.

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².

Quick reference

Kilogram-force to Poundal table

Kilogram-force (kgf)Poundal (pdl)
0.010.7093163528
0.17.0931635284
170.931635284
2141.8632705679
5354.6581764198
10709.3163528397
251,773.2908820992
503,546.5817641984
1007,093.1635283967
1,00070,931.6352839675

From unit

About the kilogram-force

Force on one kilogram under standard gravity.

Symbol: kgf

To unit

About the poundal

Force accelerating one pound mass at one foot per second squared.

Symbol: pdl

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Source

Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Force units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

kgf to pdl FAQ

How do you convert kilogram-force to poundal?

Use the formula pdl = kgf x 70.931635283967. 1 kilogram-force (kgf) equals 70.931635283967 poundal (pdl).

Is the kgf to pdl conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.