Poundal to kip converter (pdl to kip)

Conversion Formula

1 pdl = 3.11e-5 kip

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Poundal = 0.138255 newtons
   1 Kip = 4,448.2 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pdl = (0.138255 N) / (4,448.2 N/kip) = 3.11e-5 kip
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pdl by 3.11e-5 to get the equivalent in kip

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pdl to kip:

5 pdl × 3.11e-5 = 1.55e-4 kip