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Convert Newton to Poundal

1 newton (N) equals 7.23301385121 poundal (pdl). Enter any value below to convert from N to pdl.

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1 N = 7.2330138512 pdl

All Force units

From 1 N
UnitValue
Newton N 1
Kilonewton kN 0.001
Dyne dyn 100,000
Kilogram-force kgf 0.1019716213
Pound-force lbf 0.2248089431
Ounce-force ozf 3.5969430896
Poundal pdl 7.2330138512
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Formula

N to pdl conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

pdl = N x 7.23301385121

Worked example

2 N = 14.4660277024 pdl.

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

Quick reference

Newton to Poundal table

Newton (N)Poundal (pdl)
0.010.0723301385
0.10.7233013851
17.2330138512
214.4660277024
536.165069256
1072.3301385121
25180.8253462802
50361.6506925605
100723.301385121
1,0007,233.0138512099

From unit

About the newton

The force that accelerates one kilogram by one meter per second squared.

Symbol: N

To unit

About the poundal

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

Symbol: pdl

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Poundal to NewtonReverse this conversion Newton to KilonewtonN to kNNewton to DyneN to dynNewton to Kilogram-forceN to kgfNewton to Pound-forceN to lbfNewton to Ounce-forceN to ozf

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Conversion standard

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

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Questions

N to pdl FAQ

How do you convert newton to poundal?

Use the formula pdl = N x 7.23301385121. 1 newton (N) equals 7.23301385121 poundal (pdl).

Is the N to pdl conversion exact?

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