What is a force converter?

A force converter helps you convert between different units of force quickly and accurately.

How do I convert ounce-force [ozf] to poundal [pdl]?

Simply enter the value in the ounce-force [ozf] input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in poundal [pdl] instantly.

Yes, this force converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between ounce-force [ozf] and poundal [pdl].

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Ounce-Force [ozf]

Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force used mainly in the Imperial and US customary systems.

It represents the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one ounce (oz) under standard Earth gravity.
Since there are 16 ounces in a pound-force, mathematically:

1 \text{ ozf} = \frac{1}{16} \text{ lbf} \approx 0.278 \text{ newtons}

Ounce-force is typically used for measuring small forces in applications like mechanical devices, small-scale forces, or packaging.
It provides a convenient way to express forces smaller than a pound-force in everyday and engineering contexts.

Poundal [pdl]

The poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, mainly used in the United States.

It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass by one foot per second squared.
Mathematically:

1 \text{ pdl} = 1 \text{ lb} \times 1 \text{ ft/s}^2 = 0.138255 \text{ newtons}

The poundal is smaller than the pound-force since Earth's gravity accelerates a pound mass at approximately 32.174 ft/s², making:

1 \text{ lbf} = 32.174 \text{ pdl}

It is mostly of historical interest and rarely used in modern engineering but can appear in classical mechanics problems using the FPS system.

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