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Poundal to Kilonewton Converter
Use this page to convert poundal values into kilonewton, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pdl = 0.000138254954376 kN
1 kN = 7,233.01385120989 pdl
Example: 10 pdl = 0.00138254954376 kN
Poundal
Poundal (pdl) is represented in this converter as 0.138254954376 newtons.
History: Poundal comes from customary, gravitational, CGS, or older engineering measurement systems.
Current use: Poundal conversions help compare legacy and specialist force values with newtons, kilogram-force, and pound-force.
Also written as pdl.
Kilonewton
A kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons.
History: It follows the SI kilo prefix for practical large force values.
Current use: Kilonewtons are used in structural engineering, materials testing, and load ratings.
Also written as kN, kilonewtons.
Poundal to Kilonewton table
| Poundal [pdl] | Kilonewton [kN] |
|---|
| 0.01 pdl | 0.00000138254954376 kN |
| 0.1 pdl | 0.0000138254954376 kN |
| 1 pdl | 0.000138254954376 kN |
| 2 pdl | 0.000276509908752 kN |
| 5 pdl | 0.00069127477188 kN |
| 10 pdl | 0.00138254954376 kN |
| 20 pdl | 0.00276509908752 kN |
| 50 pdl | 0.0069127477188 kN |
| 100 pdl | 0.0138254954376 kN |