Poundal per Inch to Pound-Force per Inch Conversion

Convert between Poundal per Inch and Pound-Force per Inch quickly and accurately.

From Poundal per Inch

pdl/in

To Pound-Force per Inch

lbf/in

How to Convert Poundal per Inch to Pound-Force per Inch

Conversion Formula

1 pdl/in = 0.031 lbf/in

1 lbf/in = 32.174 pdl/in

Example

Convert 15 pdl/in to lbf/in:

15 pdl/in = 15 × 0.031 lbf/in = 0.466 lbf/in

Unit Information

Learn about the surface tension units you're converting between

Poundal per Inch

pdl/in

Definition

The poundal per inch is a unit of surface tension in the imperial system, representing the force of one poundal acting over a length of one inch. It provides surface tension measurements in imperial units for engineering applications.

History/Origin

The poundal per inch was developed in the imperial system for surface tension measurements in engineering applications. It relates to the poundal, a unit of force in the foot-pound-second system.

Current Use

Poundal per inch is used in some engineering applications and historical references where imperial units are preferred, particularly in certain industrial sectors and legacy systems.

Multiplier

5.443

Offset

Pound-Force per Inch

lbf/in

Definition

The pound-force per inch is a unit of surface tension in the imperial system, representing the force of one pound-force acting over a length of one inch. It is commonly used in engineering applications requiring imperial units.

History/Origin

The pound-force per inch was established in the imperial system for practical engineering applications where surface tension measurements were needed in familiar imperial units for industrial and commercial use.

Current Use

Pound-force per inch is widely used in engineering applications, particularly in the United States and other countries using imperial units, for surface tension specifications in manufacturing and quality control processes.

Multiplier

175.127

Offset