Convert Millinewton to Poundal
Type the number of millinewtons that you wish to convert to poundals.
How to Convert Millinewtons to Poundals
The millinewton and poundal are both units of force. 1 poundal equals 138.25495438 millinewtons. This means to convert millinewtons to poundals, you divide by 138.25495438.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mN to poundals:
We need to convert millinewtons to poundals
Since 1 pdl = 138.25495438 mN, divide by 138.25495438
5 ÷ 138.25495438 = 0.0361650693
5 mN = 0.0361650693 pdl
Millinewton to Poundal Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millinewton to poundal conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millinewtons (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
Millinewton (mN)
A millinewton (mN) equals 0.001 newtons or approximately 0.1 gram-force. Millinewtons measure small forces in precision instruments, insect wing forces, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Ion thrusters produce forces in the millinewton range.
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 millinewtons to poundals?
To convert millinewtons to poundals, divide the value by 138.25495438. For example, 10 mN = 0.0723301385 pdl.
How many poundals are in 1 millinewton?
1 millinewton equals 0.0072330139 poundals.
What is the formula for millinewtons to poundals?
The formula is: pdl = mN ÷ 138.25495438.