Kilogram-Force to Poundal Converter

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70.931635

1 kgf = 70.931635 pdl

Formula:

pdl = kgf × 70.931635284

With your value: 1 kgf = 70.93163528 pdl

Other Kilogram-Force to Poundal conversions

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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

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

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.

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

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

How to Convert Kilogram-Force to Poundal

To convert from Kilogram-Force (kgf) to Poundal (pdl), multiply the value by 70.931635284.

Formula: pdl = kgf × 70.931635284

Reverse: kgf = pdl × 0.0140980819

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilogram-Force. For example: 5 kgf
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 70.931635284
The result is: 354.658176 pdl

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Poundal are in 1 Kilogram-Force?

There are exactly 70.931635284 Poundal in 1 Kilogram-Force. This means the conversion factor from Kilogram-Force to Poundal is 70.931635284.

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

The formula to convert Kilogram-Force to Poundal is: pdl = kgf × 70.931635284. For example, to convert 10 Kilogram-Force to Poundal, you would multiply 10 by 70.931635284.

What is a Kilogram-Force?