poundal

[US]/ˈpaʊndəl/
[UK]/ˈpaʊndəl/

Translation

n.a unit of force in the foot-pound-second system
Word Forms
Pluralpoundals

Phrases & Collocations

poundal force

poundal weight

poundal unit

poundal measurement

poundal acceleration

poundal system

poundal pressure

poundal dynamics

poundal inertia

Example Sentences

the force was measured in poundals.

he applied a poundal of force to lift the object.

one poundal is equal to 0.138 pounds.

the weight of the object was calculated in poundals.

she learned how to convert poundals to other units.

the engineer used poundals in his calculations.

understanding poundals is important in physics.

he measured the pressure in poundals per square foot.

the device can measure forces in both pounds and poundals.

she explained the concept of poundals to her students.

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