Question

Can someone explain one unit
I need someone to go over that with me.

Answer 1

The unit name is
\[lb_f~.\]

I have to convert pdl (poundals) to this\[lb_f\]
So I need a conversion factor, and to explain what this unit means (please)

Answer 2

@satellite73


@jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

its easier if you google it

Answer 4

http://www.aqua-calc.com/convert/force/poundal-to-pound-force

Answer 5

But I want to know what lb with small f actually means,
it is pound force?
So it is dimensionally different than pdl, just a poundal.

Answer 6

http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/EN/units-converter/force/30-28/poundal-pound-force/