Convert poundal to ounce-force
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to ounce-force [ozf], or Convert ounce-force to poundal.
1 pdl = 0.497295188711 ozf. To convert poundal to ounce-force, multiply the value by 0.497295188711; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ozf = 2.01087809153 pdl). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pdl = 0.497295188711 ozf
- 1 ozf = 2.01087809153 pdl
- 10 pdl = 4.97295188711 ozf
- 100 pdl = 49.7295188711 ozf
How to Convert Poundal to Ounce-Force
1 pdl = 0.497295188710922 ozf
Example: convert 15 pdl to ozf:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.497295188710922 ozf = 7.45942783066383 ozf
Poundal to Ounce-Force Conversion Table
| poundal | ounce-force |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.497295188711 ozf |
| 2 pdl | 0.994590377422 ozf |
| 3 pdl | 1.49188556613 ozf |
| 5 pdl | 2.48647594355 ozf |
| 10 pdl | 4.97295188711 ozf |
| 20 pdl | 9.94590377422 ozf |
| 50 pdl | 24.8647594355 ozf |
| 100 pdl | 49.7295188711 ozf |
| 500 pdl | 248.647594355 ozf |
| 1000 pdl | 497.295188711 ozf |
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Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by the SI unit newton; however, it may still be referenced in historical contexts or specialized engineering fields.
Ounce-Force
Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force equal to the force exerted by one ounce under standard gravity, approximately 0.278 Newtons.
History/Origin
The ounce-force originated from the imperial and US customary systems, used historically for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the SI unit.
Current Use
Ounce-force is rarely used today, primarily in legacy systems or specific industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in ounce-force?
1 poundal (pdl) = 0.497295188711 ounce-force (ozf).
How do you convert poundal to ounce-force?
Multiply the poundal value by 0.497295188711. For example, 25 pdl × 0.497295188711 = 12.4323797178 ozf.
What is 10 poundal in ounce-force?
10 pdl = 4.97295188711 ozf.
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the ounce-force?
The ounce-force is the larger unit: 1 pdl equals only 0.497295188711 ozf.