A poundal is a force unit in the foot–pound–second system, defined as the force that causes a 1 foot per second squared acceleration on a 1 pound mass.

What does a hectonewton measure?

A hectonewton is an SI derived unit of force equal to 100 newtons, used to express forces in the order of hundreds of newtons.

Why convert from poundal to hectonewton?

Conversion enables interpretation of legacy FPS-based force data into modern SI units suitable for engineering and scientific use.

How to Convert from Poundal [pdl] to Hectonewton [hN]

Easily convert force measurements from poundal (pdl) to hectonewton (hN) using this straightforward unit converter designed for engineering, education, and legacy data analysis.

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Poundal [pdl] to Hectonewton [hN] Conversion Table

Poundal [pdl]	Hectonewton [hN]

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Poundal [pdl] to Hectonewton [hN] Conversion Table
Poundal [pdl]	Hectonewton [hN]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts force values from poundal, a unit used in the foot–pound–second system, to hectonewton, an SI derived unit representing hundreds of newtons. It is useful for converting legacy or FPS-based force data into modern metric units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the force value in poundal (pdl) you want to convert.
Select poundal as the input unit and hectonewton as the output unit.
Start the conversion to get the equivalent force in hectonewtons (hN).

Key Features

Converts poundal (pdl) to hectonewton (hN) accurately using the established conversion rate.
Browser-based and easy to use with no software installation required.
Supports users in engineering, education, and historical data interpretation.

Examples

10 poundal [pdl] converts to 0.013825495 hectonewton [hN].
50 poundal [pdl] converts to 0.069127475 hectonewton [hN].

Common Use Cases

Converting classical mechanics problems expressed in FPS units to SI units.
Interpreting and converting legacy technical or engineering data using poundal.
Reporting force values in scientific or engineering documents requiring metric units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion when working with force data originally measured in the FPS system.
Verify that hectonewton is the suitable unit for the force magnitude you are dealing with.
Apply this tool primarily for educational, historical, or small-force engineering data.

Limitations

Poundal is mostly outdated and seldom used in current engineering practice.
Hectonewton is less common than kilonewton for representing larger forces.
Conversions serve mainly educational or legacy data purposes rather than standard industrial use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a poundal?: A poundal is a force unit in the foot–pound–second system, defined as the force that causes a 1 foot per second squared acceleration on a 1 pound mass.
What does a hectonewton measure?: A hectonewton is an SI derived unit of force equal to 100 newtons, used to express forces in the order of hundreds of newtons.
Why convert from poundal to hectonewton?: Conversion enables interpretation of legacy FPS-based force data into modern SI units suitable for engineering and scientific use.

Key Terminology

Poundal [pdl]: A FPS unit of force defined by the force producing 1 foot per second squared acceleration on one avoirdupois pound.
Hectonewton [hN]: An SI derived force unit equal to 100 newtons, commonly used to express moderate forces.
Foot–Pound–Second System: A system of units using feet for length, pounds for mass, and seconds for time; includes the poundal as a force unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which system uses the poundal as a unit of force?

Metric System

Foot–Pound–Second System

International System of Units

What is one hectonewton equivalent to?

10 newtons

100 newtons

1000 newtons

What is the approximate conversion rate from poundal to hectonewton?

0.00138 hN per pdl

0.0138 hN per pdl

1.3825 hN per pdl

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