What is a force converter?

A force converter helps you convert between different units of force quickly and accurately.

How do I convert kilogram-force [kgf] to poundal [pdl]?

Simply enter the value in the kilogram-force [kgf] input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in poundal [pdl] instantly.

Yes, this force converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between kilogram-force [kgf] and poundal [pdl].

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

Convert kilogram-force [kgf] to poundal [pdl] Online | Free force Converter

Kilogram-Force [kgf]

Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force based on the force exerted by one kilogram of mass under standard gravity.

It is defined as the force exerted by a mass of 1 kilogram under Earth's gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s²).
Mathematically:

1 \text{ kgf} = 1 \text{ kg} \times 9.80665 \text{ m/s}^2 = 9.80665 \text{ N}

Although not an SI unit, kilogram-force is commonly used in engineering and industries to express force more intuitively related to mass.

Example: A force of 10 kgf corresponds to approximately 98.07 newtons.

Poundal [pdl]

The poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, mainly used in the United States.

It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass by one foot per second squared.
Mathematically:

1 \text{ pdl} = 1 \text{ lb} \times 1 \text{ ft/s}^2 = 0.138255 \text{ newtons}

The poundal is smaller than the pound-force since Earth's gravity accelerates a pound mass at approximately 32.174 ft/s², making:

1 \text{ lbf} = 32.174 \text{ pdl}

It is mostly of historical interest and rarely used in modern engineering but can appear in classical mechanics problems using the FPS system.

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