Centinewtons to Poundals calculator
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Centinewtons to Poundals formula
Use this formula to convert centinewtons to poundals:
Calculation
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Centinewtons to Poundals Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Centinewtons to Poundals.
| Centinewtons (cN) | Poundals (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 1 cN | 0.07233013851 pdl |
| 5 cN | 0.3617 pdl |
| 10 cN | 0.7233 pdl |
| 100 cN | 7.233 pdl |
Worked example
Convert 200 Centinewtons to Poundals
Poundals = 200 × 0.072330138512099 = 14.466 Poundals
About these units
Centinewtons
A centinewton (cN) is 0.01 newtons, making it useful for expressing very small forces. It might be used in situations involving micro-robotics or precision instruments where delicate forces are applied.
Poundals
A poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, equal to about 0.138 newtons. It is used in some engineering and physics applications to measure force in non-SI units.
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