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Convert Poundal to Kilopound (kip)

Convert poundals to kilopounds (kip) instantly. 1 poundal = 3.10559e-5 kilopound (kip) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilopound (kip) 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.

Avoirdupois

Kilopound (kip)

What is a kilopound (kip)?

The kilopound, or kip, equals 1,000 pounds, about 453.6 kilograms.

Origin of the kilopound (kip)

A blend of 'kilo' and 'pound'; the contraction 'kip' is widely used.

Where it is used

Structural and civil engineering loads in the United States.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in 20th-century US engineering practice.

Poundal to Kilopound (kip) conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and kilopounds (kip):

1 pdl = 3.10559e-5 kip
1 kip = 32199.9999204925 pdl

To convert poundals to kilopounds (kip), multiply the value in poundals by 3.10559e-5. To reverse, multiply kilopounds (kip) by 32199.9999204925.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilopounds (kip) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kilopound (kip) to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert poundals to kilopounds (kip)

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 3.10559e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kilopounds (kip) (kip).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kilopound (kip) value by 32199.9999204925.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to kip:
1 × 3.10559e-5 = 3.10559e-5 kip

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to kip:
100 × 3.10559e-5 = 0.0031055901 kip

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 poundals wide. Converting to kilopounds (kip) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 pdl × 3.10559e-5 = 0.0001552795 kip

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-poundal school ruler converts cleanly to kilopounds (kip) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 pdl × 3.10559e-5 = 0.000931677 kip

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-poundal fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between poundals and kilopounds (kip) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 pdl × 3.10559e-5 = 0.000310559 kip

Poundal to Kilopound (kip) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to kilopounds (kip):

Poundal [pdl]Kilopound (kip) [kip]
0.013.10559e-7
0.13.10559e-6
13.10559e-5
26.21118e-5
39.31677e-5
40.0001242236
50.0001552795
100.000310559
200.000621118
300.000931677
400.001242236
500.001552795
1000.0031055901
5000.0155279503
10000.0310559007

Frequently asked questions

How many kilopounds (kip) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 3.10559e-5 kilopound (kip).
How do I convert poundals to kilopounds (kip)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 3.10559e-5 to get kilopounds (kip).
How do I convert kilopounds (kip) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in kilopounds (kip) by 32199.9999204925, or use the Kilopound (kip) to Poundal converter.
How many kilopounds (kip) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 0.0031055901 kilopounds (kip), because 100 × 3.10559e-5 = 0.0031055901.

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 = 3.10559e-5 kip) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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