Convert kilopound-force to poundal
Please provide values below to convert kilopound-force [kipf] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to kilopound-force.
How to Convert Kilopound-Force to Poundal
1 kipf = 32174.0496090737 pdl
Example: convert 15 kipf to pdl:
15 kipf = 15 × 32174.0496090737 pdl = 482610.744136105 pdl
Kilopound-Force to Poundal Conversion Table
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Kilopound-Force
A kilopound-force (kipf) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound-force originated in the United States as a practical unit for structural engineering, especially in the context of large-scale construction projects, and has been used since the mid-20th century.
Current Use
Today, the kilopound-force is mainly used in civil and structural engineering within the US to specify forces in design and analysis, although it is less common internationally due to the adoption of SI units.
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics in the United States before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.