Newtons to Poundals Conversion (N to pdl)

Newtons to Poundals Converter

Enter the force in newtons below to convert it to poundals.

Result in Poundals:

1 N = 7.233014 pdl

How to Convert Newtons to Poundals

To convert a measurement in newtons to a measurement in poundals, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 7.233014 poundals/newton.

Since one newton is equal to 7.233014 poundals, you can use this simple formula to convert:

poundals = newtons × 7.233014

The force in poundals is equal to the force in newtons multiplied by 7.233014.

For example, here's how to convert 5 newtons to poundals using the formula above.

poundals = (5 N × 7.233014) = 36.16507 pdl

How Many Poundals Are in a Newton?

There are 7.233014 poundals in a newton, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 N = 7.233014 pdl

Newtons and poundals are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Newton?

The newton is a unit to for measuring force equal to the force needed to move one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second squared.^[1]

The newton is the SI derived unit for force in the metric system. Newtons can be abbreviated as N; for example, 1 newton can be written as 1 N.

Newtons can be expressed using the formula: 1 N = 1 kgm / s²

Learn more about newtons.

What Is a Poundal?

The poundal is a unit equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.

The poundal is a US customary and imperial unit of force. It's also used in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units. Poundals can be abbreviated as pdl; for example, 1 poundal can be written as 1 pdl.

Poundals can be expressed using the formula: 1 pdl = 1lb × ft / s²

Learn more about poundals.

Newton to Poundal Conversion Table

Table showing various newton measurements converted to poundals.
Newtons	Poundals
1 N	7.233 pdl
2 N	14.47 pdl
3 N	21.7 pdl
4 N	28.93 pdl
5 N	36.17 pdl
6 N	43.4 pdl
7 N	50.63 pdl
8 N	57.86 pdl
9 N	65.1 pdl
10 N	72.33 pdl
11 N	79.56 pdl
12 N	86.8 pdl
13 N	94.03 pdl
14 N	101.26 pdl
15 N	108.5 pdl
16 N	115.73 pdl
17 N	122.96 pdl
18 N	130.19 pdl
19 N	137.43 pdl
20 N	144.66 pdl
21 N	151.89 pdl
22 N	159.13 pdl
23 N	166.36 pdl
24 N	173.59 pdl
25 N	180.83 pdl
26 N	188.06 pdl
27 N	195.29 pdl
28 N	202.52 pdl
29 N	209.76 pdl
30 N	216.99 pdl
31 N	224.22 pdl
32 N	231.46 pdl
33 N	238.69 pdl
34 N	245.92 pdl
35 N	253.16 pdl
36 N	260.39 pdl
37 N	267.62 pdl
38 N	274.85 pdl
39 N	282.09 pdl
40 N	289.32 pdl

Table showing various newton measurements converted to poundals.

Newtons

Poundals

1 N

7.233 pdl

2 N

14.47 pdl

3 N

21.7 pdl

4 N

28.93 pdl

5 N

36.17 pdl

6 N

43.4 pdl

7 N

50.63 pdl

8 N

57.86 pdl

9 N

65.1 pdl

10 N

72.33 pdl

11 N

79.56 pdl

12 N

86.8 pdl

13 N

94.03 pdl

14 N

101.26 pdl

15 N

108.5 pdl

16 N

115.73 pdl

17 N

122.96 pdl

18 N

130.19 pdl

19 N

137.43 pdl

20 N

144.66 pdl

21 N

151.89 pdl

22 N

159.13 pdl

23 N

166.36 pdl

24 N

173.59 pdl

25 N

180.83 pdl

26 N

188.06 pdl

27 N

195.29 pdl

28 N

202.52 pdl

29 N

209.76 pdl

30 N

216.99 pdl

31 N

224.22 pdl

32 N

231.46 pdl

33 N

238.69 pdl

34 N

245.92 pdl

35 N

253.16 pdl

36 N

260.39 pdl

37 N

267.62 pdl

38 N

274.85 pdl

39 N

282.09 pdl

40 N

289.32 pdl

References

Z. J. Jabbour and S. L. Yaniv, The Kilogram and Measurements of Mass and Force, Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/calibrations/j61jab.pdf