Newtons to Poundals

Convert N to pdl instantly — with a table, real-world reference values, and a live calculator. All factors are exact defined constants.

1 N equals 7.233 pdl.

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Result (pdl)7.233 pdl

N to pdl table

Npdl
0.001 N0.007233 pdl
0.01 N0.07233 pdl
0.1 N0.7233 pdl
0.5 N3.6165 pdl
1 N7.233 pdl
2 N14.466 pdl
5 N36.1651 pdl
10 N72.3301 pdl
20 N144.6603 pdl
50 N361.6507 pdl
100 N723.3014 pdl
200 N1446.6028 pdl
500 N3616.5069 pdl
1000 N7233.0139 pdl
5000 N36165.0693 pdl
10000 N72330.1385 pdl
50000 N361650.6926 pdl
100000 N723301.3851 pdl

pdl to N (reverse)

pdlN
0.001 pdl0.0001383 N
0.01 pdl0.001383 N
0.1 pdl0.01383 N
0.5 pdl0.06913 N
1 pdl0.1383 N
2 pdl0.2765 N
5 pdl0.6913 N
10 pdl1.3825 N
20 pdl2.7651 N
50 pdl6.9127 N
100 pdl13.8255 N
200 pdl27.651 N
500 pdl69.1275 N
1000 pdl138.255 N
5000 pdl691.2748 N
10000 pdl1382.5495 N
50000 pdl6912.7477 N
100000 pdl13825.4954 N

Real-world reference values

ReferenceNpdl
Weight of 1 kg9.8067 N70.9316 pdl
Weight of 10 kg98.0665 N709.3164 pdl
Weight of 100 kg980.665 N7093.1635 pdl
1 lbf (pound-force)4.4482 N32.174 pdl
100 lbf444.8222 N3217.4049 pdl
1 kN1000 N7233.0139 pdl
10 kN10000 N72330.1385 pdl
100 kN100000 N723301.3851 pdl

How it scales

180.8253361.6507542.476723.30140255075100N

Force unit magnitude comparison

1 dyn1 pdl1 N1 lbf1 kgf1 kN

The ratio at a glance

1 N7.233 pdl

Force units — newtons, kilograms-force, pound-force and more

The newton (N) is the SI unit of force and the basis of all conversions on this page. The kilogram-force (kgf) — called Kilopond (kp) in German — equals the weight of 1 kg under standard gravity gₙ = 9.80665 m/s², giving exactly 9.80665 N. The pound-force (lbf) is the Anglo-American equivalent: 1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N. The dyne is the CGS unit (1 dyn = 1 × 10⁻⁵ N), and the poundal is another FPS unit (1 pdl = 0.138254954376 N).

All conversion factors are exact defined constants — there is no measurement uncertainty. For more force unit pairs, visit the force conversion hub.

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Where force conversions are used

Force conversions appear in physics, engineering, and mechanics — newtons, kilogram-force, and pounds-force describe pushes and pulls.

  • One newton is roughly the weight of a small apple (about 100 g) in Earth's gravity.
  • One kilogram-force is the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity, about 9.81 newtons.
  • Pounds-force is common in US engineering; one pound-force is about 4.448 newtons.

Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 N in pdl?

1 N equals 7.233 pdl.

How much is 10 N in pdl?

10 N equal 72.3301 pdl.

How do I convert N to pdl?

Multiply the value in N by 7.233 to get pdl.

What is a newton (N)?

The newton (N) is the SI unit of force. 1 N is the force required to accelerate 1 kg by 1 m/s². It is named after Isaac Newton. All other force units relate to the newton through exact defined conversion factors.

What is the difference between kgf and kp (kilopond)?

kgf (kilogram-force) and kp (kilopond) denote the same unit: the weight force of 1 kg under standard gravity gₙ = 9.80665 m/s², giving 1 kgf = 1 kp = 9.80665 N. German technical texts prefer kp; international usage favours kgf. Neither is an SI unit.

Are these force conversions exact?

Yes. All factors used are exact defined constants: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N (standard gravity, exact), 1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N (exact), 1 dyn = 1 × 10⁻⁵ N (exact), 1 pdl = 0.138254954376 N (exact). There is no measurement uncertainty — only floating-point rounding at the last digit.

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