Convert Kilogram-force Second/Meter (kgf·s²/m) to Poundal (pdl) instantly.
Kilogram-force Second/Meter to Poundal conversion
1 Kilogram-force Second/Meter (kgf·s²/m) = 696.16279 Poundal (pdl). To convert Kilogram-force Second/Meter to Poundal, multiply the value by 696.16279.
| Kilogram-force Second/Meter (kgf·s²/m) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 696.16279 |
| 2 | 1392.3256 |
| 5 | 3480.8139 |
| 10 | 6961.6279 |
| 25 | 17404.07 |
| 50 | 34808.139 |
| 100 | 69616.279 |
| 1000 | 696162.79 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Poundal are in one Kilogram-force Second/Meter?
One Kilogram-force Second/Meter (kgf·s²/m) equals 696.16279 Poundal (pdl).
How do I convert Kilogram-force Second/Meter to Poundal?
To convert Kilogram-force Second/Meter to Poundal, multiply the value by 696.16279.
What is 10 Kilogram-force Second/Meter in Poundal?
10 Kilogram-force Second/Meter = 6961.6279 Poundal.
About these units
Kilogram-force Second/Meter (kgf·s²/m)
This unusual unit represents a derived inertial mass-like quantity used in older engineering contexts based on gravitational force units rather than pure mass. One kilogram-force is the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity. When combined with s²/m, this creates a pseudo-mass unit used in engineering calculations involving dynamic systems. Although rarely used today, kgf·s²/m illustrates a transitional phase in engineering where gravitational and inertial concepts were intermixed before SI units standardized distinctions between mass and force.
Poundal (pdl)
The poundal is the unit of force in the foot–pound–second (FPS) system, defined as the force that accelerates a one-pound mass at one foot per second squared. Although a force unit, it interacts with mass units in engineering contexts similarly to inertial mass units. Historically, poundals appeared in older physics textbooks and engineering references before the widespread adoption of SI units. Their use has declined dramatically, but they remain part of the history of classical mechanics education. The poundal exemplifies how many different systems attempted to rationalize force, mass, and acceleration before the international community converged on the SI newton.