What is a force converter?

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

How do I convert poundal [pdl] to pond [p]?

Simply enter the value in the poundal [pdl] input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in pond [p] instantly.

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Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between poundal [pdl] and pond [p].

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

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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.

Pond [p]

The pond is a historical unit of force, equivalent to the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one gram.

It is part of the gram-force system and was widely used before the adoption of the newton in the SI system.
Mathematically:

1 \text{ pond} = 1 \text{ gram} \times 9.80665 \text{ m/s}^2 = 0.00980665 \text{ newtons}

In other words, 1 pond is approximately 0.00981 newtons.
The pond is rarely used today, having been replaced by the newton, but it may still appear in older scientific literature or certain niche applications.
It is similar in concept to the gram-force (gf).

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