Force conversion

Convert Poundal to Kilogram-force

1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.01409808185 kilogram-force (kgf). Enter any value below to convert from pdl to kgf.

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1 pdl = 0.0140980819 kgf

All Force units

From 1 pdl
UnitValue
Newton N 0.1382549544
Kilonewton kN 0.000138255
Dyne dyn 13,825.4954376
Kilogram-force kgf 0.0140980819
Pound-force lbf 0.0310809502
Ounce-force ozf 0.4972952027
Poundal pdl 1
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Formula

pdl to kgf conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kgf = pdl x 0.01409808185

Worked example

2 pdl = 0.0281961637 kgf.

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

Quick reference

Poundal to Kilogram-force table

Poundal (pdl)Kilogram-force (kgf)
0.010.0001409808
0.10.0014098082
10.0140980819
20.0281961637
50.0704904093
100.1409808185
250.3524520463
500.7049040925
1001.409808185
1,00014.0980818502

From unit

About the poundal

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

Symbol: pdl

To unit

About the kilogram-force

Force on one kilogram under standard gravity.

Symbol: kgf

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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

pdl to kgf FAQ

How do you convert poundal to kilogram-force?

Use the formula kgf = pdl x 0.01409808185. 1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.01409808185 kilogram-force (kgf).

Is the pdl to kgf conversion exact?

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