Petanewton to Poundal Converter (and vice versa)

Created by: tinycalcs.com/en
Number of supported units: 2
Last update: 2026

This converter allows you to convert petanewtons [PN] to poundals [pdl] or poundals [pdl] to petanewtons [PN]. Calculations are performed in both directions. The calculation result and the entered value are displayed with up to 20 decimal places for maximum accuracy.

1 petanewton [PN] ≈ 7.233 * 1015 poundals [pdl]1 poundal [pdl] ≈ 1.383 * 10-16 petanewtons [PN]

Convert petanewtons to poundals

There are two simple ways to convert petanewtons [PN] to poundals [pdl]. In the first calculation method, the value in petanewtons [PN] is divided by the rounded conversion factor of 1.383 * 10-16. The second method multiplies the value in petanewtons [PN] by the rounded conversion factor of 7.233 * 1015.

  • Poundals [pdl] ≈ petanewtons [PN] ÷ (1.383 * 10-16)
  • Poundals [pdl] ≈ petanewtons [PN] * 7.233 * 1015

However, rounded conversion values are only suitable for rough conversions, as rounding errors can occur in the calculation result. The most accurate conversion of petanewtons [PN] to poundals [pdl] can be achieved using the following calculation method.

  • Poundals [pdl] = petanewtons [PN] ÷ 34.4932 ÷ 4.00818 * 1018

Convert poundals to petanewtons

Converting poundals [pdl] to petanewtons [PN] is easy and can be done in two ways. The first method involves multiplication, in which the value in poundals [pdl] is multiplied by the rounded conversion factor of 1.383 * 10-16. The second variant is a division. Here, the value in poundals [pdl] is divided by the rounded conversion factor of 7.233 * 1015.

  • Petanewtons [PN] ≈ poundals [pdl] * 1.383 * 10-16
  • Petanewtons [PN] ≈ poundals [pdl] ÷ (7.233 * 1015)

However, rounded conversion values do not allow for exact calculations because rounding errors can occur in the calculation result. The most accurate conversion of poundals [pdl] to petanewtons [PN] can be achieved using the following calculation method.

  • Petanewtons [PN] = poundals [pdl] * 34.4932 * 4.00818 ÷ 1018

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How it's calculated

Factor: 
≈ 7.233 * 1015
Poundals = Petanewtons ÷ 34.4932 ÷ 4.00818 * 1018
Petanewtons = Poundals * 34.4932 * 4.00818 ÷ 1018

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