Poundal to kilogram-force converter (pdl to kgf)

Conversion Formula

1 pdl = 0.014098 kgf

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Poundal = 0.138255 newtons
   1 Kilogram-force = 9.807 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pdl = (0.138255 N) / (9.807 N/kgf) = 0.014098 kgf
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pdl by 0.014098 to get the equivalent in kgf

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pdl to kgf:

5 pdl × 0.014098 = 0.070490 kgf