Convert Dyne to Poundal
Type the number of dynes that you wish to convert to poundals.
How to Convert Dynes to Poundals
The dyne and poundal are both units of force. 1 poundal equals 13825.495438 dynes. This means to convert dynes to poundals, you divide by 13825.495438.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 dyn to poundals:
We need to convert dynes to poundals
Since 1 pdl = 13825.495438 dyn, divide by 13825.495438
5 ÷ 13825.495438 = 0.0003616507
5 dyn = 0.0003616507 pdl
Dyne to Poundal Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common dyne to poundal conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Dynes (dyn) | Poundals (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dyn | 7.2330138512e-6 pdl |
| 0.5 dyn | 3.6165069256e-5 pdl |
| 1 dyn | 7.2330138512e-5 pdl |
| 2 dyn | 0.0001446603 pdl |
| 5 dyn | 0.0003616507 pdl |
| 10 dyn | 0.0007233014 pdl |
| 25 dyn | 0.0018082535 pdl |
| 50 dyn | 0.0036165069 pdl |
| 100 dyn | 0.0072330139 pdl |
About These Units
Dyne (dyn)
A dyne is the CGS unit of force equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons—the force needed to accelerate 1 gram by 1 cm/s². Dynes appear in older scientific literature and surface tension measurements. One newton equals 100,000 dynes.
Poundal (pdl)
A poundal (pdl) is the FPS unit of force equal to 0.138 newtons—the force needed to accelerate 1 pound by 1 ft/s². Poundals avoid confusion between pound-mass and pound-force. Rarely used today; appears in older physics textbooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert dynes to poundals?
To convert dynes to poundals, divide the value by 13825.495438. For example, 10 dyn = 0.0007233014 pdl.
How many poundals are in 1 dyne?
1 dyne equals 7.2330138512e-5 poundals.
What is the formula for dynes to poundals?
The formula is: pdl = dyn ÷ 13825.495438.