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Convert Poundal to Kilonewton

1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.000138254954 kilonewton (kN). Enter any value below to convert from pdl to kN.

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1 pdl = 0.000138255 kN

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 kN conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kN = pdl x 0.000138254954

Worked example

2 pdl = 0.0002765099 kN.

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

Quick reference

Poundal to Kilonewton table

Poundal (pdl)Kilonewton (kN)
0.010.0000013825
0.10.0000138255
10.000138255
20.0002765099
50.0006912748
100.0013825495
250.0034563739
500.0069127477
1000.0138254954
1,0000.1382549544

From unit

About the poundal

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

Symbol: pdl

To unit

About the kilonewton

One thousand newtons.

Symbol: kN

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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 kN FAQ

How do you convert poundal to kilonewton?

Use the formula kN = pdl x 0.000138254954. 1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.000138254954 kilonewton (kN).

Is the pdl to kN conversion exact?

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