Pound force to poundals converter
Convert pound force (lbf) to poundals (pdl). Calculate a value, check the formula and compare common measurements.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
| From | Select the unit or currency in which the entered number is currently expressed. |
| To | Select the unit or currency you need for the answer. |
Understanding your result
The converted value describes the same force quantity in the selected target unit. Display rounding does not add precision to the original measurement.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the source and target units, or overlooking a prefix or case-sensitive symbol.
Check your calculation
- Convert to the target unit and then reverse the direction. Within display rounding, you should recover the original value.
Read the force measurement guide · Calculation checks, sources and review limits
How do I convert pound force to poundals?
Enter the value in pound force to find the same force quantity in poundals. The number changes to match the unit; the underlying quantity stays the same. Check the definitions below when a unit has more than one convention.
Common uses
- Compare loads expressed in different force units.
- Translate force values before using an engineering formula.
How it works
For the displayed direction, 1 lbf equals 32.1740485564 pdl. The engine converts through the shared force base quantity. Gravity-derived factors use standard gravity 9.80665 m/s². Ton-force means US short ton-force. The multiplier is derived from the two centralized unit factors. Keep full precision until the final result; displayed answers use up to 12 significant digits.
Worked example
10 lbf converts to 321.740485564 pdl. For the reverse direction, swap the units and enter 321.740485564 pdl; the result is approximately 10 lbf.
FAQ
How do I convert lbf to pdl?
pdl = lbf × 32.1740485564
Which definition is used?
Gravity-derived factors use standard gravity 9.80665 m/s². Ton-force means US short ton-force.
Common values
Use “Swap units” above for the reverse conversion. Values below are rounded to six significant digits.
| pound force | poundals |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32.174 |
| 5 | 160.87 |
| 10 | 321.74 |
| 20 | 643.481 |
| 30 | 965.221 |
| 50 | 1608.7 |
| 100 | 3217.4 |