Convert poundal to pound-force square second/foot
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to pound-force square second/foot [lbf·s²/ft], or Convert pound-force square second/foot to poundal.
How to Convert Poundal to Pound-Force Square Second/foot
1 pdl = 0.000947347361229783 lbf·s²/ft
Example: convert 15 pdl to lbf·s²/ft:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.000947347361229783 lbf·s²/ft = 0.0142102104184467 lbf·s²/ft
Poundal to Pound-Force Square Second/foot Conversion Table
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Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the SI system. It was designed to provide a consistent force unit based on imperial units.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of historical or specialized engineering contexts. It is mainly referenced for educational purposes or in discussions of imperial units, with the SI unit of force (newton) being the standard.
Pound-Force Square Second/foot
A unit of dynamic force-time product, representing pound-force multiplied by seconds squared per foot, used in engineering contexts to measure force-related quantities over time and distance.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the British imperial system, combining the pound-force with a time squared and length unit to quantify specific force-time interactions, primarily in mechanical and structural engineering applications.
Current Use
Currently, the unit is rarely used in modern engineering, but it may appear in specialized calculations involving force, time, and distance in legacy systems or theoretical analyses within the imperial measurement framework.