the fps unit of force; the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 foot per second per second to a mass of 1 pound. 1 poundal is equivalent to 0.1382 newton or 1.382 × 104 dynes
Abbreviation: pdl
Word origin
C19: from pound2 + quintal
poundal in American English
(ˈpaʊndəl)
noun
the basic unit of force in the FPS system, equal to the force which imparts an acceleration of one foot per second per second to amass of one pound (0.1383 newton or 13,825.5 dynes)