Poundals to Pound-Force Converter
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How to Convert Poundals to Pound-Force
To convert a measurement in poundals to a measurement in pound-force, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 0.031081 pound-force/poundal.
Since one poundal is equal to 0.031081 pound-force, you can use this simple formula to convert:
pound-force = poundals × 0.031081
The force in pound-force is equal to the force in poundals multiplied by 0.031081.
For example, here's how to convert 5 poundals to pound-force using the formula above.
pound-force = (5 pdl × 0.031081) = 0.155405 lbf
Poundals and pound-force are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Poundal?
The poundal is a unit equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
The poundal is a US customary and imperial unit of force. It's also used in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units. Poundals can be abbreviated as pdl; for example, 1 poundal can be written as 1 pdl.
Poundals can be expressed using the formula: 1 pdl = 1lb × ft / s2
Learn more about poundals.
What Is Pound-Force?
Pound-force is a unit of force equal to the force needed to move one pound of mass at a rate of 32.174049 feet per second squared.
The pound-force is a US customary and imperial unit of force. Pound-force is sometimes also referred to as a pound of force. Pound-force can be abbreviated as lbf, and are also sometimes abbreviated as lbF. For example, 1 pound-force can be written as 1 lbf or 1 lbF.
Pound-force can be expressed using the formula: 1 lbf = 32.174049 lbft / s2
Learn more about pound-force.
Poundal to Pound-Force Conversion Table
| Poundals | Pound-force |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.031081 lbf |
| 2 pdl | 0.062162 lbf |
| 3 pdl | 0.093243 lbf |
| 4 pdl | 0.124324 lbf |
| 5 pdl | 0.155405 lbf |
| 6 pdl | 0.186486 lbf |
| 7 pdl | 0.217567 lbf |
| 8 pdl | 0.248648 lbf |
| 9 pdl | 0.279729 lbf |
| 10 pdl | 0.310809 lbf |
| 11 pdl | 0.34189 lbf |
| 12 pdl | 0.372971 lbf |
| 13 pdl | 0.404052 lbf |
| 14 pdl | 0.435133 lbf |
| 15 pdl | 0.466214 lbf |
| 16 pdl | 0.497295 lbf |
| 17 pdl | 0.528376 lbf |
| 18 pdl | 0.559457 lbf |
| 19 pdl | 0.590538 lbf |
| 20 pdl | 0.621619 lbf |
| 21 pdl | 0.6527 lbf |
| 22 pdl | 0.683781 lbf |
| 23 pdl | 0.714862 lbf |
| 24 pdl | 0.745943 lbf |
| 25 pdl | 0.777024 lbf |
| 26 pdl | 0.808105 lbf |
| 27 pdl | 0.839186 lbf |
| 28 pdl | 0.870267 lbf |
| 29 pdl | 0.901348 lbf |
| 30 pdl | 0.932428 lbf |
| 31 pdl | 0.963509 lbf |
| 32 pdl | 0.99459 lbf |
| 33 pdl | 1.0257 lbf |
| 34 pdl | 1.0568 lbf |
| 35 pdl | 1.0878 lbf |
| 36 pdl | 1.1189 lbf |
| 37 pdl | 1.15 lbf |
| 38 pdl | 1.1811 lbf |
| 39 pdl | 1.2122 lbf |
| 40 pdl | 1.2432 lbf |