paʊndəl

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of force in the United States Customary System, equal to 1 pound-force (lbf) acting over a distance of 1 foot (0.3048 meter). It is used to measure the force exerted by gravity or other forces.

“The weight of the object is approximately 10 poundals.”

2. noun

A unit of torque in the United States Customary System, equal to 1 pound-foot.

“The engine produces a torque of 50 poundals at 2,000 revolutions per minute.”