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Pound-force to Poundal
Convert Pound-force to Poundal and get the exact value instantly.
1 lbf = 32.17404856 pdl
About this conversion
To convert Pound-force to Poundal, multiply the number of Pound-force by 32.17404856.
Force is the newton in SI, but pounds-force, kilograms-force and dynes still fill engineering specs, so comparing a spring, a bolt rating or a thrust figure usually means converting first.
Conversion table
| Pound-force (lbf) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf | 32.17404856 pdl |
| 2 lbf | 64.34809711 pdl |
| 5 lbf | 160.8702428 pdl |
| 10 lbf | 321.7404856 pdl |
| 100 lbf | 3217.404856 pdl |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Pound-force value
Type any number into the Pound-force field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Poundal result
The amount in Poundal updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- Swap or keep exploring
Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.
Frequently asked
- How many Poundal are in one Pound-force?
- One Pound-force equals 32.17404856 pdl. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
- Do you upload the numbers I enter?
- No. The Pound-force to Poundal conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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