Poundal to hectonewton converter (pdl to hN)

Conversion Formula

1 pdl = 0.001383 hN

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Poundal = 0.138255 newtons
   1 Hectonewton = 100.000 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pdl = (0.138255 N) / (100.000 N/hN) = 0.001383 hN
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pdl by 0.001383 to get the equivalent in hN

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pdl to hN:

5 pdl × 0.001383 = 0.006913 hN