Convert Ounce-force to Poundal
Type the number of ounces-force that you wish to convert to poundals.
How to Convert Ounces-force to Poundals
The ounce-force and poundal are both units of force. 1 ounce-force equals 2.0108780348 poundals. This means to convert ounces-force to poundals, you multiply by 2.0108780348.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ozf to poundals:
We need to convert ounces-force to poundals
Since 1 ozf = 2.0108780348 pdl, multiply by 2.0108780348
5 × 2.0108780348 = 10.054390174
5 ozf = 10.054390174 pdl
Ounce-force to Poundal Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common ounce-force to poundal conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Ounces-force (ozf) | Poundals (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 2.0108780348 pdl |
| 2 ozf | 4.0217560696 pdl |
| 5 ozf | 10.054390174 pdl |
| 10 ozf | 20.108780348 pdl |
| 15 ozf | 30.163170522 pdl |
| 20 ozf | 40.217560696 pdl |
| 25 ozf | 50.271950869 pdl |
| 50 ozf | 100.54390174 pdl |
| 100 ozf | 201.08780348 pdl |
About These Units
Ounce-force (ozf)
An ounce-force (ozf) equals 0.278 newtons or 1/16 of a pound-force. Ounce-force measures small forces: trigger pull weight (3-8 ozf for firearms), fishing line test strength, and precision spring scales.
Poundal (pdl)
A poundal (pdl) is the FPS unit of force equal to 0.138 newtons—the force needed to accelerate 1 pound by 1 ft/s². Poundals avoid confusion between pound-mass and pound-force. Rarely used today; appears in older physics textbooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert ounces-force to poundals?
To convert ounces-force to poundals, multiply the value by 2.0108780348. For example, 10 ozf = 20.108780348 pdl.
How many poundals are in 1 ounce-force?
1 ounce-force equals 2.0108780348 poundals.
What is the formula for ounces-force to poundals?
The formula is: pdl = ozf × 2.0108780348.