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Convert Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter

Convert poundals to kilogram-force square second/meters instantly. 1 poundal = 0.0014364456 kilogram-force square second/meter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilogram-force square second/meter to Poundal converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Force / Engineering

Poundal

What is a poundal?

The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.

Origin of the poundal

Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.

Where it is used

Early 20th-century physics and engineering.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.

Force / Engineering

Kilogram-force square second/meter

What is a kilogram-force square second/meter?

The kilogram-force second-squared per meter (the hyl or TME) is about 9.807 kg.

Origin of the kilogram-force square second/meter

The mass unit of the metric gravitational (technical) system.

Where it is used

Older continental European engineering practice.

When and where it was developed

Used in the metric technical system before SI adoption.

Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and kilogram-force square second/meters:

1 pdl = 0.0014364456 hyl
1 hyl = 696.1627886737 pdl

To convert poundals to kilogram-force square second/meters, multiply the value in poundals by 0.0014364456. To reverse, multiply kilogram-force square second/meters by 696.1627886737.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilogram-force square second/meters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kilogram-force square second/meter to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert poundals to kilogram-force square second/meters

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0014364456.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kilogram-force square second/meters (hyl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kilogram-force square second/meter value by 696.1627886737.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to hyl:
1 × 0.0014364456 = 0.0014364456 hyl

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to hyl:
100 × 0.0014364456 = 0.1436445636 hyl

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-poundal piece of furniture converts to a value in kilogram-force square second/meters that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.

72 pdl × 0.0014364456 = 0.1034240858 hyl

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-poundal-tall child measures a value in kilogram-force square second/meters that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 pdl × 0.0014364456 = 0.2154668455 hyl

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 poundals into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in kilogram-force square second/meters — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 pdl × 0.0014364456 = 0.2585602145 hyl

Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to kilogram-force square second/meters:

Poundal [pdl]Kilogram-force square second/meter [hyl]
0.011.436446e-5
0.10.0001436446
10.0014364456
20.0028728913
30.0043093369
40.0057457825
50.0071822282
100.0143644564
200.0287289127
300.0430933691
400.0574578255
500.0718222818
1000.1436445636
5000.7182228182
10001.4364456364

Frequently asked questions

How many kilogram-force square second/meters is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.0014364456 kilogram-force square second/meter.
How do I convert poundals to kilogram-force square second/meters?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.0014364456 to get kilogram-force square second/meters.
How do I convert kilogram-force square second/meters back to poundals?
Multiply the value in kilogram-force square second/meters by 696.1627886737, or use the Kilogram-force square second/meter to Poundal converter.
How many kilogram-force square second/meters is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 0.1436445636 kilogram-force square second/meters, because 100 × 0.0014364456 = 0.1436445636.

Convert Poundal to other weight units

Show all Poundal conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Poundal to Attogram (ag) Poundal to Femtogram (fg) Poundal to Picogram (pg) Poundal to Nanogram (ng) Poundal to Microgram (µg) Poundal to Milligram (mg) Poundal to Centigram (cg) Poundal to Decigram (dg) Poundal to Gram (g) Poundal to Dekagram (dag) Poundal to Hectogram (hg) Poundal to Kilogram (kg) Poundal to Quintal (metric) (q) Poundal to Metric Ton (t) Poundal to Gigagram (Gg) Poundal to Teragram (Tg) Poundal to Petagram (Pg) Poundal to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Poundal to Grain (gr) Poundal to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Poundal to Ounce (oz) Poundal to Pound (lb) Poundal to Clove (clove) Poundal to Stone (US) (st) Poundal to Stone (UK) (st) Poundal to Quarter (US) (qr) Poundal to Quarter (UK) (qr) Poundal to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Poundal to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Poundal to Wey (wey) Poundal to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Poundal to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Poundal to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Poundal to Carat (metric) (ct) Poundal to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Poundal to Pennyweight (dwt) Poundal to Momme (mom) Poundal to Mace (mace) Poundal to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Poundal to Troy Ounce (oz t) Poundal to Tael (tael) Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Poundal to Ratti (ratti) Poundal to Masha (masha) Poundal to Tola (tola) Poundal to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Poundal to Seer (Ser) (seer) Poundal to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Poundal to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Poundal to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Poundal to Muon Mass (mµ) Poundal to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Poundal to Proton Mass (mp) Poundal to Neutron Mass (mn) Poundal to Deuteron Mass (md) Poundal to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Poundal to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Poundal to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Poundal to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Poundal to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Poundal to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Poundal to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Poundal to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Poundal to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Poundal to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Poundal to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Poundal to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Poundal to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Poundal to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Poundal to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Poundal to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (4 units)
Poundal to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Poundal to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Poundal to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pdl = 0.0014364456 hyl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.