Convert Poundal to Pound-force
Enter the number of poundals that you want to convert to pounds-force.
How to Convert Poundals to Pounds-force
The poundal and pound-force are both units of force. 1 pound-force equals 32.174048556 poundals. This means to convert poundals to pounds-force, you divide by 32.174048556.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pdl to pounds-force:
We need to convert poundals to pounds-force
Since 1 lbf = 32.174048556 pdl, divide by 32.174048556
5 ÷ 32.174048556 = 0.1554047509
5 pdl = 0.1554047509 lbf
Poundal to Pound-force Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common poundal to pound-force conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Poundals (pdl) | Pounds-force (lbf) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.0310809502 lbf |
| 2 pdl | 0.0621619003 lbf |
| 5 pdl | 0.1554047509 lbf |
| 10 pdl | 0.3108095017 lbf |
| 15 pdl | 0.4662142526 lbf |
| 20 pdl | 0.6216190034 lbf |
| 25 pdl | 0.7770237543 lbf |
| 50 pdl | 1.5540475086 lbf |
| 100 pdl | 3.1080950172 lbf |
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.
Pound-force (lbf)
A pound-force (lbf) equals 4.448 newtons—the force exerted by 1 pound mass under standard gravity. Pound-force is the standard US unit for force, measuring thrust, tension, and weight. Torque is often expressed in pound-feet (lbf·ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert poundals to pounds-force?
To convert poundals to pounds-force, divide the value by 32.174048556. For example, 10 pdl = 0.3108095017 lbf.
How many pounds-force are in 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.0310809502 pounds-force.
What is the formula for poundals to pounds-force?
The formula is: lbf = pdl ÷ 32.174048556.