Convert poundal to kilogram-force square second/meter
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to kilogram-force square second/meter [kgf·s²/m], or Convert kilogram-force square second/meter to poundal.
How to Convert Poundal to Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
1 pdl = 0.00140980818501731 kgf·s²/m
Example: convert 15 pdl to kgf·s²/m:
15 pdl = 15 × 0.00140980818501731 kgf·s²/m = 0.0211471227752596 kgf·s²/m
Poundal to Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter 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.
Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
Kilogram-force square second per meter (kgf·s²/m) is a derived unit used to measure a specific combination of force, time, and length, often in specialized engineering contexts.
History/Origin
The unit originates from the kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram mass, combined with time and length units for specific applications. It has been used historically in mechanical and engineering calculations before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Currently, kgf·s²/m is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units. It may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields requiring non-standard units.