Gram Force To Poundal (Gf To Pdl) Converter

The Gram Force To Poundal (Gf To Pdl) Converter is a helpful tool designed to easily convert force measurements from grams-force (Gf) to poundals (Pdl). This allows users to understand and compare forces expressed in different units used in physics and engineering.

Gram Force (Gf) is a unit of force that represents the force exerted by one gram of mass under Earth’s gravity. It is defined as the force due to gravity acting on a mass of one gram, which is approximately 0.00980665 newtons. In simple terms, 1 gram-force equals the weight of a 1-gram mass under standard gravity.

Poundal (Pdl) is a unit of force used primarily in the imperial system. It is defined as the force necessary to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared. One poundal is approximately equal to 0.138255 newtons.

The conversion formula from grams-force to poundals is based on their definitions and the relationship to newtons. Since 1 Gf equals approximately 0.00980665 newtons, and 1 Pdl equals approximately 0.138255 newtons, the conversion formula is:

Force in Poundals (Pdl) = Force in Gram-Force (Gf) × (0.00980665 / 0.138255)

To convert a value from grams-force to poundals, simply multiply the number of grams-force by approximately 0.07102. This converter automates this calculation, making it quick and easy for users to switch between these units without manual calculations.