Kilogram Force To Poundal (Kgf To Pdl) Converter

The Kilogram Force To Poundal (Kgf To Pdl) Converter is a simple tool designed to help you easily convert a force measurement from kilogram-force (kgf) to poundal (pdl). It is useful for engineers, students, or anyone working with different force units who need quick and accurate conversions.

The kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force that represents the force exerted by gravity on one kilogram of mass at Earth’s surface. It is defined as exactly 9.80665 newtons, where a newton (N) is the SI unit of force. In simple terms, 1 kgf equals the force needed to accelerate a 1 kg mass at 9.80665 meters per second squared.

The poundal (pdl) is an imperial unit of force used primarily in physics and engineering. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared. One poundal is approximately equal to 0.138255 newtons.

To convert from kilogram-force to poundal, you can use the following formula:
Poundal (pdl) = Kilogram Force (kgf) × 9.80665 (N per kgf) ÷ 0.138255 (N per pdl)
which simplifies to approximately:
Poundal (pdl) ? Kilogram Force (kgf) × 71.028

Using this converter, you simply input the value in kilogram-force, and it will automatically calculate the equivalent force in poundals, making your conversions quick and straightforward.