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Convert Poundal to Teragram

Convert poundals to teragrams instantly. 1 poundal = 1.408672e-11 teragram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Teragram to Poundal converter for the reverse conversion.

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

Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published June 10, 2026 Last reviewed June 10, 2026 Updated June 10, 2026

Units explained

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.

Metric / SI

Teragram

What is a teragram?

A teragram (Tg) equals 10^9 kilograms, or one million metric tons.

Origin of the teragram

From the SI prefix 'tera-' (from Greek 'teras', monster).

Where it is used

Used in large-scale environmental and industrial mass accounting.

When and where it was developed

The tera- prefix entered the SI in 1960.

Poundal to Teragram conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and teragrams:

1 pdl = 1.408672e-11 Tg

1 Tg = 7.098885e+10 pdl

To convert poundals to teragrams, multiply the value in poundals by 1.408672e-11. To reverse, multiply teragrams by 7.098885e+10.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in teragrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Teragram to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert poundals to teragrams

Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
Multiply that value by the factor 1.408672e-11.
The product is the equivalent value in teragrams (Tg).
To reverse, multiply the teragram value by 7.098885e+10.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to Tg:
1 × 1.408672e-11 = 1.408672e-11 Tg

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to Tg:
100 × 1.408672e-11 = 1.408672e-9 Tg

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 pdl × 1.408672e-11 = 4.226016e-10 Tg

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

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

10 pdl × 1.408672e-11 = 1.408672e-10 Tg

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 pdl × 1.408672e-11 = 7.04336e-11 Tg

Poundal to Teragram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to teragrams:

Poundal [pdl]	Teragram [Tg]
0.01	1.408672e-13
0.1	1.408672e-12
1	1.408672e-11
2	2.817344e-11
3	4.226016e-11
4	5.634688e-11
5	7.04336e-11
10	1.408672e-10
20	2.817344e-10
30	4.226016e-10
40	5.634688e-10
50	7.04336e-10
100	1.408672e-9
500	7.04336e-9
1000	1.408672e-8

Frequently asked questions

How many teragrams is 1 poundal?

1 poundal equals 1.408672e-11 teragram.

How do I convert poundals to teragrams?

Multiply the value in poundals by 1.408672e-11 to get teragrams.

How do I convert teragrams back to poundals?

Multiply the value in teragrams by 7.098885e+10, or use the Teragram to Poundal converter.

How many teragrams is 100 poundals?

100 poundals equals 1.408672e-9 teragrams, because 100 × 1.408672e-11 = 1.408672e-9.

Convert Poundal to other weight units

Show all Poundal conversions

Metric / SI (18 units)

Poundal to Attogram (ag) Poundal to Femtogram (fg) Poundal to Picogram (pg) Poundal to Nanogram (ng) Poundal to Microgram (µg) Poundal to Milligram (mg) Poundal to Centigram (cg) Poundal to Decigram (dg) Poundal to Gram (g) Poundal to Dekagram (dag) Poundal to Hectogram (hg) Poundal to Kilogram (kg) Poundal to Quintal (metric) (q) Poundal to Metric Ton (t) Poundal to Gigagram (Gg) Poundal to Teragram (Tg) Poundal to Petagram (Pg) Poundal to Exagram (Eg)

Avoirdupois (15 units)

Poundal to Grain (gr) Poundal to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Poundal to Ounce (oz) Poundal to Pound (lb) Poundal to Clove (clove) Poundal to Stone (US) (st) Poundal to Stone (UK) (st) Poundal to Quarter (US) (qr) Poundal to Quarter (UK) (qr) Poundal to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Poundal to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Poundal to Wey (wey) Poundal to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Poundal to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Poundal to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)

Troy & Apothecary (10 units)

Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Poundal to Carat (metric) (ct) Poundal to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Poundal to Pennyweight (dwt) Poundal to Momme (mom) Poundal to Mace (mace) Poundal to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Poundal to Troy Ounce (oz t) Poundal to Tael (tael) Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)

Indian / South Asian (6 units)

Poundal to Ratti (ratti) Poundal to Masha (masha) Poundal to Tola (tola) Poundal to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Poundal to Seer (Ser) (seer) Poundal to Maund (Mann) (maund)

Scientific / Atomic (9 units)

Poundal to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Poundal to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Poundal to Muon Mass (mµ) Poundal to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Poundal to Proton Mass (mp) Poundal to Neutron Mass (mn) Poundal to Deuteron Mass (md) Poundal to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Poundal to Planck Mass (mP)

Astronomical (4 units)

Poundal to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Poundal to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Poundal to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Poundal to Sun's Mass (M☉)

Biblical / Ancient (14 units)

Poundal to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Poundal to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Poundal to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Poundal to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Poundal to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Poundal to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Poundal to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Poundal to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Poundal to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Poundal to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)

Force / Engineering (4 units)

Poundal to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Poundal to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Poundal to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pdl = 1.408672e-11 Tg) 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)
The treaty (signed by US
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.

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