Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Poundal
Convert hundredweights (uk) to poundals instantly. 1 hundredweight (uk) = 3606.3999910952 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Hundredweight (UK)
The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.
Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.
UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.
Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.
Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.
Early 20th-century physics and engineering.
Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.
Hundredweight (UK) to Poundal conversion formula
The relationship between hundredweights (uk) and poundals:
To convert hundredweights (uk) to poundals, multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 3606.3999910952. To reverse, multiply poundals by 0.0002772848.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in poundals updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Poundal to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (uk) to poundals
- Write down the value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3606.3999910952.
- The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
- To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 0.0002772848.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to pdl:
1 × 3606.3999910952 = 3606.3999910952 pdl
Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to pdl:
100 × 3606.3999910952 = 360639.9991095159 pdl
Hundredweight (UK) to Poundal conversion table
Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (uk) to poundals:
| Hundredweight (UK) [cwt] | Poundal [pdl] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 36.063999911 |
| 0.1 | 360.6399991095 |
| 1 | 3606.3999910952 |
| 2 | 7212.7999821903 |
| 3 | 10819.1999732855 |
| 4 | 14425.5999643806 |
| 5 | 18031.9999554758 |
| 10 | 36063.9999109516 |
| 20 | 72127.9998219032 |
| 30 | 108191.9997328548 |
| 40 | 144255.9996438064 |
| 50 | 180319.9995547579 |
| 100 | 360639.9991095159 |
| 500 | 1803199.9955475794 |
| 1000 | 3606399.9910951587 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cwt = 3606.3999910952 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.