Kilogram-force to poundal converter (kgf to pdl)

Conversion Formula

1 kgf = 70.932 pdl

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilogram-force = 9.807 newtons
   1 Poundal = 0.138255 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kgf = (9.807 N) / (0.138255 N/pdl) = 70.932 pdl
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kgf by 70.932 to get the equivalent in pdl

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kgf to pdl:

5 kgf × 70.932 = 354.658 pdl