Convert Meganewton to Poundal
Type the number of meganewtons that you wish to convert to poundals.
How to Convert Meganewtons to Poundals
The meganewton and poundal are both units of force. 1 poundal equals 138.25495438 meganewtons. This means to convert meganewtons to poundals, you divide by 138.25495438.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 MN to poundals:
We need to convert meganewtons to poundals
Since 1 pdl = 138.25495438 MN, divide by 138.25495438
5 ÷ 138.25495438 = 0.0361650693
5 MN = 0.0361650693 pdl
Meganewton to Poundal Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common meganewton to poundal conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Meganewtons (MN) | Poundals (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MN | 0.0007233014 pdl |
| 0.5 MN | 0.0036165069 pdl |
| 1 MN | 0.0072330139 pdl |
| 2 MN | 0.0144660277 pdl |
| 5 MN | 0.0361650693 pdl |
| 10 MN | 0.0723301385 pdl |
| 25 MN | 0.1808253463 pdl |
| 50 MN | 0.3616506926 pdl |
| 100 MN | 0.7233013851 pdl |
About These Units
Meganewton (MN)
A meganewton (MN) equals 1 million newtons or approximately 225,000 pounds-force. Meganewtons measure rocket thrust (Falcon 9: ~7 MN), ship propulsion, and large structural forces. The Space Shuttle main engines produced about 5.25 MN combined.
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 meganewtons to poundals?
To convert meganewtons to poundals, divide the value by 138.25495438. For example, 10 MN = 0.0723301385 pdl.
How many poundals are in 1 meganewton?
1 meganewton equals 0.0072330139 poundals.
What is the formula for meganewtons to poundals?
The formula is: pdl = MN ÷ 138.25495438.