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Convert Poundal to Hundredweight (US)

Convert poundals to hundredweights (us) instantly. 1 poundal = 0.000310559 hundredweight (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (US) 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.

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (US)

What is a hundredweight (us)?

The US (short) hundredweight equals 100 pounds, about 45.36 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (us)

The American 'hundred'-pound commercial weight (also called the cental).

Where it is used

US commodity trade in grain, livestock feed, and produce.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 100 pounds in US customary units.

Poundal to Hundredweight (US) conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and hundredweights (us):

1 pdl = 0.000310559 cwt
1 cwt = 3219.9999920492 pdl

To convert poundals to hundredweights (us), multiply the value in poundals by 0.000310559. To reverse, multiply hundredweights (us) by 3219.9999920492.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to hundredweights (us)

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.000310559.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hundredweights (us) (cwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hundredweight (us) value by 3219.9999920492.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to cwt:
1 × 0.000310559 = 0.000310559 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to cwt:
100 × 0.000310559 = 0.0310559007 cwt

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 pdl × 0.000310559 = 0.001552795 cwt

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 pdl × 0.000310559 = 0.0093167702 cwt

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 hundredweights (us) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 pdl × 0.000310559 = 0.0031055901 cwt

Poundal to Hundredweight (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to hundredweights (us):

Poundal [pdl]Hundredweight (US) [cwt]
0.013.10559e-6
0.13.10559e-5
10.000310559
20.000621118
30.000931677
40.001242236
50.001552795
100.0031055901
200.0062111801
300.0093167702
400.0124223603
500.0155279503
1000.0310559007
5000.1552795035
10000.310559007

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (us) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.000310559 hundredweight (us).
How do I convert poundals to hundredweights (us)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.000310559 to get hundredweights (us).
How do I convert hundredweights (us) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 3219.9999920492, or use the Hundredweight (US) to Poundal converter.
How many hundredweights (us) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 0.0310559007 hundredweights (us), because 100 × 0.000310559 = 0.0310559007.

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 = 0.000310559 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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