Convert Poundal to Millinewton
Type the number of poundals that you wish to convert to millinewtons.
How to Convert Poundals to Millinewtons
The poundal and millinewton are both units of force. 1 poundal equals 138.25495438 millinewtons. This means to convert poundals to millinewtons, you multiply by 138.25495438.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pdl to millinewtons:
We need to convert poundals to millinewtons
Since 1 pdl = 138.25495438 mN, multiply by 138.25495438
5 × 138.25495438 = 691.27477188
5 pdl = 691.27477188 mN
Poundal to Millinewton Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common poundal to millinewton conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Poundals (pdl) | Millinewtons (mN) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pdl | 13.825495438 mN |
| 0.5 pdl | 69.127477188 mN |
| 1 pdl | 138.25495438 mN |
| 2 pdl | 276.50990875 mN |
| 5 pdl | 691.27477188 mN |
| 10 pdl | 1382.5495438 mN |
| 25 pdl | 3456.3738594 mN |
| 50 pdl | 6912.7477188 mN |
| 100 pdl | 13825.495438 mN |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert poundals to millinewtons?
To convert poundals to millinewtons, multiply the value by 138.25495438. For example, 10 pdl = 1382.5495438 mN.
How many millinewtons are in 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 138.25495438 millinewtons.
What is the formula for poundals to millinewtons?
The formula is: mN = pdl × 138.25495438.