Force conversion

Convert Pound-force to Poundal

1 pound-force (lbf) equals 32.17404855643 poundal (pdl). Enter any value below to convert from lbf to pdl.

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1 lbf = 32.1740485564 pdl

All Force units

From 1 lbf
UnitValue
Newton N 4.4482216153
Kilonewton kN 0.0044482216
Dyne dyn 444,822.16152605
Kilogram-force kgf 0.45359237
Pound-force lbf 1
Ounce-force ozf 16
Poundal pdl 32.1740485564
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Formula

lbf to pdl conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

pdl = lbf x 32.17404855643

Worked example

2 lbf = 64.3480971129 pdl.

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².

Quick reference

Pound-force to Poundal table

Pound-force (lbf)Poundal (pdl)
0.010.3217404856
0.13.2174048556
132.1740485564
264.3480971129
5160.8702427822
10321.7404855643
25804.3512139108
501,608.7024278215
1003,217.404855643
1,00032,174.0485564304

From unit

About the pound-force

Force on one pound mass under standard gravity.

Symbol: lbf

To unit

About the poundal

Force accelerating one pound mass at one foot per second squared.

Symbol: pdl

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Source

Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Force units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

lbf to pdl FAQ

How do you convert pound-force to poundal?

Use the formula pdl = lbf x 32.17404855643. 1 pound-force (lbf) equals 32.17404855643 poundal (pdl).

Is the lbf to pdl conversion exact?

Kilogram-force and pound-force use conventional standard gravity of exactly 9.80665 m/s².