Pound-Force to Poundal Converter
Convert Pound-Force (lbf) to Poundal (pdl) instantly. 1 lbf = 32.174049 pdl.
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1 lbf = 32.174049 pdl
Formula:
pdl = lbf × 32.1740485564With your value: 1 lbf = 32.17404856 pdl
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Pound-Force to Poundal Conversion Table
| Pound-Force (lbf) | Poundal (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 16.087024 |
| 1 | 32.174049 |
| 2 | 64.348097 |
| 5 | 160.870243 |
| 10 | 321.740486 |
| 15 | 482.610728 |
| 20 | 643.480971 |
| 25 | 804.351214 |
| 50 | 1,608.702428 |
| 100 | 3,217.404856 |
| 250 | 8,043.512139 |
| 500 | 16,087.024278 |
| 1000 | 32,174.048556 |
Poundal to Pound-Force Conversion Table
| Poundal (pdl) | Pound-Force (lbf) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.01554 |
| 1 | 0.031081 |
| 2 | 0.062162 |
| 5 | 0.155405 |
| 10 | 0.31081 |
| 15 | 0.466214 |
| 20 | 0.621619 |
| 25 | 0.777024 |
| 50 | 1.554048 |
| 100 | 3.108095 |
| 250 | 7.770238 |
| 500 | 15.540475 |
| 1000 | 31.08095 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Pound-Force (lbf)
Force
Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Poundal (pdl)
Force
Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Pound-Force to Poundal
To convert from Pound-Force (lbf) to Poundal (pdl), multiply the value by 32.1740485564.
Formula: pdl = lbf × 32.1740485564
Reverse: lbf = pdl × 0.0310809502
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Pound-Force. For example: 5 lbf
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 32.1740485564
- The result is: 160.870243 pdl
About Pound-Force
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the English Engineering system. It is equal to the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one avoirdupois pound on the surface of Earth.
Common uses: aerospace, automotive engineering, US industry.
About Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force. One poundal equals 0.1382549544 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Poundal are in 1 Pound-Force?
There are exactly 32.1740485564 Poundal in 1 Pound-Force. This means the conversion factor from Pound-Force to Poundal is 32.1740485564.
What is the formula to convert Pound-Force to Poundal?
The formula to convert Pound-Force to Poundal is: pdl = lbf × 32.1740485564. For example, to convert 10 Pound-Force to Poundal, you would multiply 10 by 32.1740485564.
What is a Pound-Force?
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the English Engineering system. It is equal to the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one avoirdupois pound on the surface of Earth.
What is a Poundal?
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force. One poundal equals 0.1382549544 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Pound-Force?
The Pound-Force is commonly used in aerospace, automotive engineering, US industry.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Pound-Force to Poundal converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/pound_force-to-poundal