Converting from Poundal (pdl) to Kilopond (kp) in Force

What is Poundal (pdl)

Poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the British gravitational system which originated from the force exerted by one pound of mass in Earth's gravity. It is considered as a small unit of force.

What is Kilopond (kp)

Kilopond (kp) is a unit of force in the metric system. It is defined as the force exerted by a mass of 1 kilogram under standard gravity. Kilopond is used to measure larger forces compared to Poundal.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between Poundal and Kilopond are as follows:

• To convert Poundal to Kilopond: 1pdl=0.01409808kp

• To convert Kilopond to Poundal: 1kp=70.93164pdl

Examples

1. Converting 17 Poundal (pdl) to Kilopond (kp):

   • 17pdl=17×0.01409808=0.2396674kp

2. Converting 13 Kilopond (kp) to Poundal (pdl):

   • 13kp=13×922.1113=183.2751pdl

3. Converting 11 Poundal (pdl) to Kilopond (kp):

   • 11pdl=11×0.01409808=0.1550789kp

By using this page, you can easily perform conversions between Poundal and Kilopond units in force.