Convert 5 Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-Force (kgf).

5 Poundal equals 0.07049 Kilogram-Force. Multiply 5 by 0.0140980819.

5 Poundal = 0.07049 Kilogram-Force

Worked example: converting Poundal to Kilogram-Force

Step 1 — start with the formula. kgf = pdl × 0.0140980819
Step 2 — substitute your figure. 5 pdl × 0.0140980819
Step 3 — read the result. 5 pdl = 0.07049 kgf
Step 4 — check it in reverse. pdl = kgf × 70.931635284 returns 5 pdl, which matches the figure you started with.

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5 pdl = 0.07049 kgf

Formula:

kgf = pdl × 0.0140980819

With your value: 5 pdl = 0.07049041 kgf

Other Poundal to Kilogram-Force conversions

1 pdl to kgf 2 pdl to kgf 3 pdl to kgf 4 pdl to kgf 6 pdl to kgf 7 pdl to kgf 8 pdl to kgf Full Poundal to Kilogram-Force converter

Poundal to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table

Poundal (pdl)	Kilogram-Force (kgf)
0.5	0.007049
1	0.014098
2	0.028196
5	0.07049
10	0.140981
15	0.211471
20	0.281962
25	0.352452
50	0.704904
100	1.409808
250	3.52452
500	7.049041
1000	14.098082

Kilogram-Force to Poundal Conversion Table

Kilogram-Force (kgf)	Poundal (pdl)
0.5	35.465818
1	70.931635
2	141.863271
5	354.658176
10	709.316353
15	1,063.974529
20	1,418.632706
25	1,773.290882
50	3,546.581764
100	7,093.163528
250	17,732.908821
500	35,465.817642
1000	70,931.635284

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Poundal (pdl)

Force

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Kilogram-Force (kgf)

Force

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Poundal to Kilogram-Force

To convert from Poundal (pdl) to Kilogram-Force (kgf), multiply the value by 0.0140980819.

Formula: kgf = pdl × 0.0140980819

Reverse: pdl = kgf × 70.931635284

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Poundal. For example: 5 pdl
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0140980819
The result is: 0.07049 kgf

About Poundal

The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force. One poundal equals 0.1382549544 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Kilogram-Force

The kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force. One kilogram-force equals 9.80665 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 Poundal in Kilogram-Force?

5 Poundal equals 0.07049 Kilogram-Force.

How many Kilogram-Force are in 1 Poundal?

There are exactly 0.0140980819 Kilogram-Force in 1 Poundal. This means the conversion factor from Poundal to Kilogram-Force is 0.0140980819.

What is the formula to convert Poundal to Kilogram-Force?

The formula to convert Poundal to Kilogram-Force is: kgf = pdl × 0.0140980819. For example, to convert 10 Poundal to Kilogram-Force, you would multiply 10 by 0.0140980819.

What is a Poundal?