Convert Poundal to Ounce-force
Enter the number of poundals that you want to convert to ounces-force.
How to Convert Poundals to Ounces-force
The poundal and ounce-force are both units of force. 1 ounce-force equals 2.0108780348 poundals. This means to convert poundals to ounces-force, you divide by 2.0108780348.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pdl to ounces-force:
We need to convert poundals to ounces-force
Since 1 ozf = 2.0108780348 pdl, divide by 2.0108780348
5 ÷ 2.0108780348 = 2.4864760137
5 pdl = 2.4864760137 ozf
Poundal to Ounce-force Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common poundal to ounce-force conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Poundals (pdl) | Ounces-force (ozf) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.4972952027 ozf |
| 2 pdl | 0.9945904055 ozf |
| 5 pdl | 2.4864760137 ozf |
| 10 pdl | 4.9729520275 ozf |
| 15 pdl | 7.4594280412 ozf |
| 20 pdl | 9.9459040549 ozf |
| 25 pdl | 12.432380069 ozf |
| 50 pdl | 24.864760137 ozf |
| 100 pdl | 49.729520275 ozf |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert poundals to ounces-force?
To convert poundals to ounces-force, divide the value by 2.0108780348. For example, 10 pdl = 4.9729520275 ozf.
How many ounces-force are in 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.4972952027 ounces-force.
What is the formula for poundals to ounces-force?
The formula is: ozf = pdl ÷ 2.0108780348.