Gram-force to Poundal Conversion
Convert between Gram-force and Poundal quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Gram-force to Poundal
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 gf to pdl:
Unit Information
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Gram-force
gf
Definition
Gram-force is a unit of force based on the gravitational force exerted on a mass of one gram. It represents the weight of one gram under standard gravity conditions. This unit is useful for measuring small forces in laboratory settings and precision applications.
History/Origin
Gram-force originated from the need to express forces in terms of familiar mass units. It was commonly used before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the standard force unit. The unit relates directly to the gravitational force experienced by a gram mass under Earth's gravity.
Current Use
Used in laboratory settings for measuring small forces, particularly in chemistry and physics experiments. Common in precision instruments and micro-measurements. Still used in some engineering applications where small force measurements are required, such as in material testing and calibration.
Multiplier
0.01
Offset
0
Poundal
pdl
Definition
The poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system of units. It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one pound at a rate of one foot per second squared. The poundal is equal to approximately 0.138 Newtons.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced as part of the FPS (foot-pound-second) system of units in the 19th century. It was widely used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the MKS (meter-kilogram-second) system. The name comes from the combination of "pound" and "acceleration".
Current Use
Still used in some areas of physics and engineering, particularly in the United States. Common in some engineering applications where the FPS system is still used. Used in some scientific instruments and laboratory equipment that were designed using the FPS system.
Multiplier
0.138
Offset
0
Gram-force to Poundal Conversion Table
| Gram-force [gf] | Poundal [pdl] |
|---|---|
| 1 gf | 0.070932 pdl |
| 10 gf | 0.709316 pdl |
| 25 gf | 1.773291 pdl |
| 50 gf | 3.546582 pdl |
| 100 gf | 7.093164 pdl |
| 0 gf | 0E+0 pdl |
| -10 gf | -0.709316 pdl |
| -40 gf | -2.837265 pdl |
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