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Convert Poundal to Centigram

Convert poundals to centigrams instantly. 1 poundal = 1408.67196 centigram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centigram to Poundal 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

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

Centigram

What is a centigram?

A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.

Origin of the centigram

From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).

Where it is used

Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Poundal to Centigram conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and centigrams:

1 pdl = 1408.67196 cg
1 cg = 0.0007098885 pdl

To convert poundals to centigrams, multiply the value in poundals by 1408.67196. To reverse, multiply centigrams by 0.0007098885.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to centigrams

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1408.67196.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in centigrams (cg).
  4. To reverse, multiply the centigram value by 0.0007098885.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to cg:
1 × 1408.67196 = 1408.67196 cg

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to cg:
100 × 1408.67196 = 140867.196 cg

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

One poundal equals 1,000 centigrams. Engineers move between these scales constantly: PCB feature sizes in the larger unit, wire-bond diameters in the smaller.

1 pdl × 1408.67196 = 1408.67196 cg

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One poundal equals 1,000 centigrams — the standard sub-millimeter precision conversion that materials engineers use whenever they switch between bulk material thickness specs (larger unit) and surface-finish characteristics (smaller unit).

1 pdl × 1408.67196 = 1408.67196 cg

Poundal to Centigram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to centigrams:

Poundal [pdl]Centigram [cg]
0.0114.0867196
0.1140.867196
11408.67196
22817.34392
34226.01588
45634.68784
57043.3598
1014086.7196
2028173.4392
3042260.1588
4056346.8784
5070433.598
100140867.196
500704335.98
10001408671.96

Frequently asked questions

How many centigrams is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 1408.67196 centigram.
How do I convert poundals to centigrams?
Multiply the value in poundals by 1408.67196 to get centigrams.
How do I convert centigrams back to poundals?
Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.0007098885, or use the Centigram to Poundal converter.
How many centigrams is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 140867.196 centigrams, because 100 × 1408.67196 = 140867.196.

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 = 1408.67196 cg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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