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Convert Gram to Poundal

Convert grams to poundals instantly. 1 gram = 0.0709888482 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Gram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Force / Engineering

Poundal

What is a poundal?

The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.

Origin of the poundal

Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.

Where it is used

Early 20th-century physics and engineering.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.

Gram to Poundal conversion formula

The relationship between grams and poundals:

1 g = 0.0709888482 pdl
1 pdl = 14.0867196 g

To convert grams to poundals, multiply the value in grams by 0.0709888482. To reverse, multiply poundals by 14.0867196.

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 Gram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert grams to poundals

  1. Write down the value in grams (g).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0709888482.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 14.0867196.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 g to pdl:
1 × 0.0709888482 = 0.0709888482 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 g to pdl:
100 × 0.0709888482 = 7.0988848248 pdl

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 grams wide. Converting to poundals is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 g × 0.0709888482 = 0.3549442412 pdl

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-gram school ruler converts cleanly to poundals — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 g × 0.0709888482 = 2.1296654474 pdl

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-gram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between grams and poundals daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 g × 0.0709888482 = 0.7098884825 pdl

Gram to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting grams to poundals:

Gram [g]Poundal [pdl]
0.010.0007098885
0.10.0070988848
10.0709888482
20.1419776965
30.2129665447
40.283955393
50.3549442412
100.7098884825
201.419776965
302.1296654474
402.8395539299
503.5494424124
1007.0988848248
50035.4944241241
100070.9888482482

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.0709888482 poundal.
How do I convert grams to poundals?
Multiply the value in grams by 0.0709888482 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to grams?
Multiply the value in poundals by 14.0867196, or use the Poundal to Gram converter.
How many poundals is 100 grams?
100 grams equals 7.0988848248 poundals, because 100 × 0.0709888482 = 7.0988848248.

Convert Gram to other weight units

Show all Gram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Gram to Attogram (ag) Gram to Femtogram (fg) Gram to Picogram (pg) Gram to Nanogram (ng) Gram to Microgram (µg) Gram to Milligram (mg) Gram to Centigram (cg) Gram to Decigram (dg) Gram to Dekagram (dag) Gram to Hectogram (hg) Gram to Kilogram (kg) Gram to Quintal (metric) (q) Gram to Metric Ton (t) Gram to Gigagram (Gg) Gram to Teragram (Tg) Gram to Petagram (Pg) Gram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Gram to Grain (gr) Gram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Gram to Ounce (oz) Gram to Pound (lb) Gram to Clove (clove) Gram to Stone (US) (st) Gram to Stone (UK) (st) Gram to Quarter (US) (qr) Gram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Gram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Gram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Gram to Wey (wey) Gram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Gram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Gram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Gram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Gram to Carat (metric) (ct) Gram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Gram to Pennyweight (dwt) Gram to Momme (mom) Gram to Mace (mace) Gram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Gram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Gram to Tael (tael) Gram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Gram to Ratti (ratti) Gram to Masha (masha) Gram to Tola (tola) Gram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Gram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Gram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Gram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Gram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Gram to Muon Mass (mµ) Gram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Gram to Proton Mass (mp) Gram to Neutron Mass (mn) Gram to Deuteron Mass (md) Gram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Gram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Gram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Gram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Gram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Gram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Gram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Gram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Gram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Gram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Gram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Gram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Gram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Gram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Gram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Gram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Gram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Gram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Gram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Gram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Gram to Poundal (pdl) Gram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Gram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Gram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Gram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 g = 0.0709888482 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.