Discover the ease of converting poundals to pound-force square second per foot with our fast and accurate Poundal to Pound-force Square Second foot Converter, designed to simplify your calculations and spark your curiosity.
A poundal is a unit of force used within the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, primarily in some English-speaking countries. One poundal is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared. It is equivalent to 1/32.17405 pound-force (lbf), based on standard gravity.
Definition of Pound-forceA pound-force is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units, often used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is the force exerted by gravity on a one-pound mass, hence, one pound-force is equal to the standard gravity acceleration, 32.17405 feet per second squared, acting on a one-pound mass.
| Poundal (pdl) | Pound-force Square Second foot (lbf ft/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.031081 lbf ft/s² |
| 5 pdl | 0.155405 lbf ft/s² |
| 10 pdl | 0.310810 lbf ft/s² |
| 20 pdl | 0.621620 lbf ft/s² |
| 30 pdl | 0.932430 lbf ft/s² |
| 40 pdl | 1.243240 lbf ft/s² |
| 50 pdl | 1.554050 lbf ft/s² |
| 60 pdl | 1.864860 lbf ft/s² |
| 70 pdl | 2.175670 lbf ft/s² |
| 80 pdl | 2.486480 lbf ft/s² |
Example 1:
Convert 2 pdl to lbf ft/s²:
2 pdl = 2 × 0.031081 lbf ft/s² = 0.062162 lbf ft/s²
Example 2:
Convert 10 pdl to lbf ft/s²:
10 pdl = 10 × 0.031081 lbf ft/s² = 0.310810 lbf ft/s²
The Poundal to Pound-force Square Second foot Converter has its roots in the adaptation of various measurement systems. This tool reflects the transition from the foot-pound-second (FPS) system to more universally accepted units, aiding in the conversion of force measurements across different fields of engineering and physics.
Our Poundal to Pound-force Square Second foot Converter has a multitude of practical uses in real-life scenarios, ranging from academic studies to engineering applications.
Example 1:
To convert 15 pdl to lbf ft/s²:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.031081 lbf ft/s² = 0.466215 lbf ft/s²
Example 2:
To convert 25 pdl to lbf ft/s²:
25 pdl = 25 × 0.031081 lbf ft/s² = 0.777025 lbf ft/s²
What is a Poundal to Pound-force Square Second foot Converter?
This tool helps convert the force unit poundal (pdl) to the equivalent pound-force square second per foot (lbf ft/s²).
Why do I need to convert pdl to lbf ft/s²?
Conversion is essential for standardizing force measurements across different systems, especially in scientific and engineering contexts.
Is the conversion from pdl to lbf ft/s² accurate?
Yes, the converter uses precise calculations to ensure accurate conversion results.
