Pounds-force to Poundals Converter
Convert pounds-force (lbf) to poundals (pdl)
Result
32.17404856 pdl
Poundals
1 lbf = 32.17404856 pdl
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How to convert pounds-force to poundals
One pound-force equals 32.17405 poundals, so multiply the number of pounds-force by 32.17405.
pdl = lbf × 32.17405
1 lbf = 32.17405 pdl · 1 pdl = 0.03108095 lbf
Worked example
To convert 5 pounds-force to poundals: 5 lbf × 32.17405 = 160.8702 pdl.
About pounds-force (lbf)
A pound-force is the weight of one pound under standard gravity, about 4.448 N.
About poundals (pdl)
A poundal accelerates one pound at one foot per second squared, about 0.138 N.
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Frequently asked questions
How many poundals are in one pound-force?
One pound-force equals 32.17405 poundals.
How many pounds-force are in one poundal?
One poundal equals 0.03108095 pounds-force.
How do I convert pounds-force to poundals?
Use the formula pdl = lbf × 32.17405. For example, 5 lbf × 32.17405 = 160.8702 pdl.