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Poundal (pdl)

The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of measurement. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass by one foot per second squared. In other words,

1 poundal = 1 lb × 1 ft/s².

The poundal is much smaller than the more commonly used pound-force (lbf). It’s mainly used in some engineering contexts and classical mechanics problems where the FPS system is preferred. However, it is less common than the SI unit of force, the newton.

Conversion:

1 poundal ≈ 0.13825 newtons.

Pound [lb or lbs]

The pound is a unit of mass commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems.

1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms (exact, by definition)
Symbol: lb (from Latin libra)
Widely used in the United States and a few other countries for body weight, food, and general mass measurements.
There are 16 ounces (oz) in 1 pound.

Key Facts:

1 lb = 16 oz
1 lb ≈ 0.454 kg
Common in everyday U.S. and UK usage
Not an SI unit, but legally defined for trade and commerce

While the pound is not part of the metric system, it remains a familiar unit in daily life for many people, especially in the U.S. and UK.

From:		poundal [pdl]
To:		pound [lbs]

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Poundal (pdl)

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