Convert poundal to kilopond
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to kilopond [kp], or Convert kilopond to poundal.
How to Convert Poundal to Kilopond
1 pdl = 0.0140980814039453 kp
Example: convert 15 pdl to kp:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.0140980814039453 kp = 0.211471221059179 kp
Poundal to Kilopond Conversion Table
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Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics in the United States before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Kilopond
The kilopond (kp) is a unit of force that was historically used to measure weight, defined as the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The kilopond was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the gravitational system of units, primarily used in Europe before the adoption of the SI system. It was based on the standard acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
Current Use
The kilopond is largely obsolete and has been replaced by the newton (N) in the International System of Units. It is rarely used in modern scientific contexts but may still appear in some engineering or historical references.