Convert between Poundal and other Force units.

Poundal as a Unit of Force

A poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, which is used primarily in the United States. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one pound at a rate of one foot per second squared. The poundal is an alternative to the more commonly known unit of force, the pound-force. To put it in context, one poundal is approximately equal to 0.138255 newtons in the International System of Units (SI).

Though the poundal is not widely used today, it is particularly relevant in certain engineering fields. Understanding the distinction between poundals and other units of force, such as pounds-force and newtons, can be important in calculations involving dynamics and fluid mechanics. In summary, the poundal serves as a useful measure of force within its specific context, highlighting the diversity of units used in physical sciences.

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Attonewton Convert from Poundal to Attonewton
Centinewton Convert from Poundal to Centinewton
Decinewton Convert from Poundal to Decinewton
Dekanewton Convert from Poundal to Dekanewton
Dyne Convert from Poundal to Dyne
Exanewton Convert from Poundal to Exanewton
Femtonewton Convert from Poundal to Femtonewton
Giganewton Convert from Poundal to Giganewton
Gram-force Convert from Poundal to Gram-force
Hectonewton Convert from Poundal to Hectonewton
Joule/centimeter Convert from Poundal to Joule/centimeter
Joule/meter Convert from Poundal to Joule/meter
Kilogram-force Convert from Poundal to Kilogram-force
Kilonewton Convert from Poundal to Kilonewton
Kilopond Convert from Poundal to Kilopond
Kilopound-force Convert from Poundal to Kilopound-force
Kip-force Convert from Poundal to Kip-force
Meganewton Convert from Poundal to Meganewton
Micronewton Convert from Poundal to Micronewton
Millinewton Convert from Poundal to Millinewton
Nanonewton Convert from Poundal to Nanonewton
Newton Convert from Poundal to Newton
Ounce-force Convert from Poundal to Ounce-force
Petanewton Convert from Poundal to Petanewton
Piconewton Convert from Poundal to Piconewton
Pond Convert from Poundal to Pond
Pound-force Convert from Poundal to Pound-force
Pound foot/square second Convert from Poundal to Pound foot/square second
Teranewton Convert from Poundal to Teranewton
Ton-force (long) Convert from Poundal to Ton-force (long)
Ton-force (metric) Convert from Poundal to Ton-force (metric)
Ton-force (short) Convert from Poundal to Ton-force (short)