Force conversion

Convert Poundal to Pound-force

1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.031080950172 pound-force (lbf). Enter any value below to convert from pdl to lbf.

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1 pdl = 0.0310809502 lbf

All Force units

From 1 pdl
UnitValue
Newton N 0.1382549544
Kilonewton kN 0.000138255
Dyne dyn 13,825.4954376
Kilogram-force kgf 0.0140980819
Pound-force lbf 0.0310809502
Ounce-force ozf 0.4972952027
Poundal pdl 1
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Formula

pdl to lbf conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

lbf = pdl x 0.031080950172

Worked example

2 pdl = 0.0621619003 lbf.

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

Quick reference

Poundal to Pound-force table

Poundal (pdl)Pound-force (lbf)
0.010.0003108095
0.10.003108095
10.0310809502
20.0621619003
50.1554047509
100.3108095017
250.7770237543
501.5540475086
1003.1080950172
1,00031.0809501716

From unit

About the poundal

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

Symbol: pdl

To unit

About the pound-force

Force on one pound mass under standard gravity.

Symbol: lbf

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Related conversions

Pound-force to PoundalReverse this conversion Poundal to Newtonpdl to NPoundal to Kilonewtonpdl to kNPoundal to Dynepdl to dynPoundal to Kilogram-forcepdl to kgfPoundal to Ounce-forcepdl to ozf

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

pdl to lbf FAQ

How do you convert poundal to pound-force?

Use the formula lbf = pdl x 0.031080950172. 1 poundal (pdl) equals 0.031080950172 pound-force (lbf).

Is the pdl to lbf conversion exact?

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