Convert Poundal to Kilogram
Convert poundals to kilograms instantly. 1 poundal = 0.0140867196 kilogram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilogram to Poundal converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.
Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.
Early 20th-century physics and engineering.
Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant h at 6.62607015E-34 J s.
From Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) plus 'gramma' (small weight).
The worldwide base unit of mass in science, commerce, and everyday life.
Adopted in 1795; redefined through the Planck constant on 20 May 2019.
Poundal to Kilogram conversion formula
The relationship between poundals and kilograms:
To convert poundals to kilograms, multiply the value in poundals by 0.0140867196. To reverse, multiply kilograms by 70.9888482482.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilograms 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 to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert poundals to kilograms
- Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0140867196.
- The product is the equivalent value in kilograms (kg).
- To reverse, multiply the kilogram value by 70.9888482482.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to kg:
1 × 0.0140867196 = 0.0140867196 kg
Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to kg:
100 × 0.0140867196 = 1.40867196 kg
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 kilograms — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 pdl × 0.0140867196 = 2.535609528 kg
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-poundal piece of furniture converts to a value in kilograms 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 × 0.0140867196 = 1.0142438112 kg
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-poundal-tall child measures a value in kilograms that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 pdl × 0.0140867196 = 2.11300794 kg
Poundal to Kilogram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting poundals to kilograms:
| Poundal [pdl] | Kilogram [kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001408672 |
| 0.1 | 0.001408672 |
| 1 | 0.0140867196 |
| 2 | 0.0281734392 |
| 3 | 0.0422601588 |
| 4 | 0.0563468784 |
| 5 | 0.070433598 |
| 10 | 0.140867196 |
| 20 | 0.281734392 |
| 30 | 0.422601588 |
| 40 | 0.563468784 |
| 50 | 0.70433598 |
| 100 | 1.40867196 |
| 500 | 7.0433598 |
| 1000 | 14.0867196 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pdl = 0.0140867196 kg) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.