Convert pound foot/square second to poundal
Please provide values below to convert pound foot/square second [lb*ft/s^2] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to pound foot/square second.
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 1 pdl. To convert pound foot/square second to poundal, multiply the value by 1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl = 1 lb*ft/s^2). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lb*ft/s^2 = 1 pdl
- 1 pdl = 1 lb*ft/s^2
- 10 lb*ft/s^2 = 10 pdl
- 100 lb*ft/s^2 = 100 pdl
How to Convert Pound Foot/square Second to Poundal
1 lb*ft/s^2 = 1 pdl
Example: convert 15 lb*ft/s^2 to pdl:
15 lb*ft/s^2 = 15 × 1 pdl = 15 pdl
Pound Foot/square Second to Poundal Conversion Table
| pound foot/square second | poundal |
|---|---|
| 1 lb*ft/s^2 | 1 pdl |
| 2 lb*ft/s^2 | 2 pdl |
| 3 lb*ft/s^2 | 3 pdl |
| 5 lb*ft/s^2 | 5 pdl |
| 10 lb*ft/s^2 | 10 pdl |
| 20 lb*ft/s^2 | 20 pdl |
| 50 lb*ft/s^2 | 50 pdl |
| 100 lb*ft/s^2 | 100 pdl |
| 500 lb*ft/s^2 | 500 pdl |
| 1000 lb*ft/s^2 | 1000 pdl |
Pound Foot/square Second
The pound foot per square second (lb*ft/s^2) is a unit of force representing the force exerted by a one-pound mass accelerated at one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
This unit originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify force based on the pound as a unit of mass and foot as a unit of distance, with seconds as the time unit. It is related to the pound-force (lbf) but includes a distance component, making it a derived unit in mechanics.
Current Use
The pound foot per square second is rarely used in modern practice; force is typically expressed in pound-force (lbf). When used, it appears in specific engineering contexts involving force calculations in imperial units, especially in classical mechanics and engineering analyses.
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics in the United States before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound foot/square second in poundal?
1 pound foot/square second (lb*ft/s^2) = 1 poundal (pdl).
How do you convert pound foot/square second to poundal?
Multiply the pound foot/square second value by 1. For example, 25 lb*ft/s^2 × 1 = 25 pdl.
What is 10 pound foot/square second in poundal?
10 lb*ft/s^2 = 10 pdl.
Which unit is larger, the pound foot/square second or the poundal?
The poundal is the larger unit: 1 lb*ft/s^2 equals only 1 pdl.