Pound-Force to Poundals Converter
Enter the force in pound-force below to get the value converted to poundals.
Result in Poundals:
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How to Convert Pound-Force to Poundals
To convert a measurement in pound-force to a measurement in poundals, multiply the force by the following conversion ratio: 32.174049 poundals/pound-force.
Since one pound-force is equal to 32.174049 poundals, you can use this simple formula to convert:
poundals = pound-force × 32.174049
The force in poundals is equal to the force in pound-force multiplied by 32.174049.
How Many Poundals Are in One Pound-Force?
There are 32.174049 poundals in one pound-force, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 lbf = 32.174049 pdl
Pound-force and poundals are both units used to measure force. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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.
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.
Pound-Force to Poundal Conversion Table
Pound-force | Poundals |
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1 lbf | 32.17 pdl |
2 lbf | 64.35 pdl |
3 lbf | 96.52 pdl |
4 lbf | 128.7 pdl |
5 lbf | 160.87 pdl |
6 lbf | 193.04 pdl |
7 lbf | 225.22 pdl |
8 lbf | 257.39 pdl |
9 lbf | 289.57 pdl |
10 lbf | 321.74 pdl |
11 lbf | 353.91 pdl |
12 lbf | 386.09 pdl |
13 lbf | 418.26 pdl |
14 lbf | 450.44 pdl |
15 lbf | 482.61 pdl |
16 lbf | 514.78 pdl |
17 lbf | 546.96 pdl |
18 lbf | 579.13 pdl |
19 lbf | 611.31 pdl |
20 lbf | 643.48 pdl |
21 lbf | 675.66 pdl |
22 lbf | 707.83 pdl |
23 lbf | 740 pdl |
24 lbf | 772.18 pdl |
25 lbf | 804.35 pdl |
26 lbf | 836.53 pdl |
27 lbf | 868.7 pdl |
28 lbf | 900.87 pdl |
29 lbf | 933.05 pdl |
30 lbf | 965.22 pdl |
31 lbf | 997.4 pdl |
32 lbf | 1,030 pdl |
33 lbf | 1,062 pdl |
34 lbf | 1,094 pdl |
35 lbf | 1,126 pdl |
36 lbf | 1,158 pdl |
37 lbf | 1,190 pdl |
38 lbf | 1,223 pdl |
39 lbf | 1,255 pdl |
40 lbf | 1,287 pdl |
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