Convert poundal to pound-force square second/foot
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft], or Convert pound-force square second/foot to poundal.
1 pdl = 0.00094734736123 lbf·s²/ft. To convert poundal to pound-force square second/foot, multiply the value by 0.00094734736123; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf·s²/ft = 1055.57902088 pdl). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pdl = 0.00094734736123 lbf·s²/ft
- 1 lbf·s²/ft = 1055.57902088 pdl
- 10 pdl = 0.0094734736123 lbf·s²/ft
- 100 pdl = 0.094734736123 lbf·s²/ft
How to Convert Poundal to Pound-Force Square Second/foot
1 pdl = 0.000947347361229783 lbf·s²/ft
Example: convert 15 pdl to lbf·s²/ft:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.000947347361229783 lbf·s²/ft = 0.0142102104184467 lbf·s²/ft
Poundal to Pound-Force Square Second/foot Conversion Table
| poundal | pound-force square second/foot |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.00094734736123 lbf·s²/ft |
| 2 pdl | 0.00189469472246 lbf·s²/ft |
| 3 pdl | 0.00284204208369 lbf·s²/ft |
| 5 pdl | 0.00473673680615 lbf·s²/ft |
| 10 pdl | 0.0094734736123 lbf·s²/ft |
| 20 pdl | 0.0189469472246 lbf·s²/ft |
| 50 pdl | 0.0473673680615 lbf·s²/ft |
| 100 pdl | 0.094734736123 lbf·s²/ft |
| 500 pdl | 0.473673680615 lbf·s²/ft |
| 1000 pdl | 0.94734736123 lbf·s²/ft |
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 before the widespread adoption of the SI system. It was designed to provide a consistent force unit based on imperial units.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of historical or specialized engineering contexts. It is mainly referenced for educational purposes or in discussions of imperial units, with the SI unit of force (newton) being the standard.
Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in pound-force square second/foot?
1 poundal (pdl) = 0.00094734736123 pound-force square second/foot (lbf·s²/ft).
How do you convert poundal to pound-force square second/foot?
Multiply the poundal value by 0.00094734736123. For example, 25 pdl × 0.00094734736123 = 0.0236836840307 lbf·s²/ft.
What is 10 poundal in pound-force square second/foot?
10 pdl = 0.0094734736123 lbf·s²/ft.
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the pound-force square second/foot?
The pound-force square second/foot is the larger unit: 1 pdl equals only 0.00094734736123 lbf·s²/ft.