Convert millinewton to poundal
Please provide values below to convert millinewton [mN] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to millinewton.
How to Convert Millinewton to Poundal
1 mN = 0.00723301408014686 pdl
Example: convert 15 mN to pdl:
15 mN = 15 × 0.00723301408014686 pdl = 0.108495211202203 pdl
Millinewton to Poundal Conversion Table
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Millinewton
A millinewton (mN) is a unit of force equal to one thousandth of a newton.
History/Origin
The millinewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a smaller, more precise unit of force for scientific and engineering applications, especially in contexts requiring fine measurements.
Current Use
Millinewtons are used in fields such as physics, engineering, and biomechanics to measure small forces, and are commonly employed in force calibration, material testing, and precision instrumentation.
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Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.