Poundals (pdl)

The poundal is the force unit of the absolute foot-pound-second system, rarely used today.

Convert poundals to any force unit

1 poundal = 0.1382549544 newtons

Quick facts

Unit
Poundal (plural: poundals)
Symbol
pdl
Measures
Force
System
Gravitational
Equals
0.138254954376 newtons
Definition
The force that accelerates 1 lb at 1 ft/s² (about 0.1383 N).

1 poundal in other units

Newtons0.1382549544 N
Pounds-force0.03108095017 lbf
Kilograms-force0.01409808185 kgf
Kilonewtons0.000138254954 kN
Dynes13,825.49544 dyn
Kips0.00003108095 kip

What is a poundal?

The poundal is the force unit of the absolute foot-pound-second system, rarely used today.

Where the poundal sits among force units

The poundal is number 6 of 18 on our scale of force units, ordered from smallest to largest.

Dyne1 pdl = 13,825.5 dyn Poundalthis unit Newton1 N = 7.23301 pdl Pound-force1 lbf = 32.174 pdl Kilogram-force1 kgf = 70.9316 pdl Kilonewton1 kN = 7,233.01 pdl

Poundals in real life

One poundal is about the weight of 14 paperclips, or about 14% of the weight of an apple.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a poundal?

The poundal is the force unit of the absolute foot-pound-second system, rarely used today.

How is the poundal defined?

The force that accelerates 1 lb at 1 ft/s² (about 0.1383 N).

How many newtons are in a poundal?

One poundal equals 0.1382549544 newtons.

How many pounds-force are in a poundal?

One poundal equals 0.03108095017 pounds-force.

How many kilograms-force are in a poundal?

One poundal equals 0.01409808185 kilograms-force.