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Convert pound-force to poundal

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  • 1 lbf = 32.174049 pdl
  • 1 pdl = 0.031081 lbf

Pound-force to poundal conversion table

pound-force poundal
1 32.174049
2 64.348097
5 160.870243
10 321.740486
20 643.480971
50 1608.702428
100 3217.404856
500 16087.024278
1000 32174.048556

Pound-force to poundal formula

To convert pound-force to poundal, multiply by 32.174049.

1 lbf = 32.174049 pdl
Example: 1 pound-force = 32.174049 poundal

Common force conversion mistakes

  • A pound (lb) and a pound-force (lbf) are not the same thing, although both are spoken as "pounds". The pound is mass, the pound-force is the force that mass produces under standard gravity: 1 lbf = 4.4482216152605 N. Tensile ratings and cable loads are quoted in lbf.

Quick pound-force and poundal conversion quiz

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151 pound-force equals 4.86e+3 poundal.

Correct answer: 151 pound-force = 4.86e+3 poundal.

15.8 pound-force equals 508 poundal.

Correct answer: 15.8 pound-force = 508 poundal.

41 poundal equals 1.91 pound-force.

Correct answer: 41 poundal = 1.27 pound-force.

108 pound-force equals 3.47e+3 poundal.

Correct answer: 108 pound-force = 3.47e+3 poundal.

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