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Convert Poundal to Newton

1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.138254954376 newton (N). Enter any value below to convert from pdl to N.

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1 pdl = 0.1382549544 N

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 N conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

N = pdl x 0.138254954376

Worked example

2 pdl = 0.2765099088 N.

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

Quick reference

Poundal to Newton table

Poundal (pdl)Newton (N)
0.010.0013825495
0.10.0138254954
10.1382549544
20.2765099088
50.6912747719
101.3825495438
253.4563738594
506.9127477188
10013.8254954376
1,000138.254954376

From unit

About the poundal

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

Symbol: pdl

To unit

About the newton

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

Symbol: N

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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 N FAQ

How do you convert poundal to newton?

Use the formula N = pdl x 0.138254954376. 1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.138254954376 newton (N).

Is the pdl to N conversion exact?

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