Newton To Poundal (N To Pdl) Converter

The Newton to Poundal (N to Pdl) Converter is a handy tool designed to help you easily convert force measurements from Newtons (N) to Poundals (Pdl). This is useful in various scientific and engineering contexts where different units of force are used.

A Newton (N) is the SI (International System of Units) derived unit of force. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared. Mathematically, it is expressed as:

1 N = 1 kg·m/s²

A Poundal (Pdl), on the other hand, is an older unit of force used primarily in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system. It is defined as the force necessary to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared. Its formula is:

1 Pdl = 1 lb·ft/s²

To convert from Newtons to Poundals, you can use the conversion factor based on the relationship between these units. The formula is:

Force in Poundals = Force in Newtons × 7.233

Simply input the force value in Newtons into the converter, and it will automatically calculate the equivalent force in Poundals, making your conversions quick and straightforward for any project or calculation.