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Convert Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary)

Convert poundals to pounds (troy/apothecary) instantly. 1 poundal = 0.037741546 pound (troy/apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Pound (troy/apothecary) 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Pound (troy/apothecary)

What is a pound (troy/apothecary)?

The troy (apothecary) pound equals 12 troy ounces, about 373.24 grams.

Origin of the pound (troy/apothecary)

Named for Troyes, France, a major medieval trade-fair town.

Where it is used

Historical pricing of precious metals; now largely superseded by the troy ounce.

When and where it was developed

Adopted as the English coinage standard under Henry VIII in 1528.

Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary) conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and pounds (troy/apothecary):

1 pdl = 0.037741546 lb t
1 lb t = 26.4959999346 pdl

To convert poundals to pounds (troy/apothecary), multiply the value in poundals by 0.037741546. To reverse, multiply pounds (troy/apothecary) by 26.4959999346.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in pounds (troy/apothecary) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Pound (troy/apothecary) to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert poundals to pounds (troy/apothecary)

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.037741546.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in pounds (troy/apothecary) (lb t).
  4. To reverse, multiply the pound (troy/apothecary) value by 26.4959999346.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to lb t:
1 × 0.037741546 = 0.037741546 lb t

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to lb t:
100 × 0.037741546 = 3.7741545987 lb t

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-poundal-tall child measures a value in pounds (troy/apothecary) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 pdl × 0.037741546 = 5.661231898 lb t

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 poundals into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in pounds (troy/apothecary) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 pdl × 0.037741546 = 6.7934782776 lb t

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-poundal piece of furniture converts to a value in pounds (troy/apothecary) that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.

72 pdl × 0.037741546 = 2.7173913111 lb t

Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to pounds (troy/apothecary):

Poundal [pdl]Pound (troy/apothecary) [lb t]
0.010.0003774155
0.10.0037741546
10.037741546
20.075483092
30.113224638
40.1509661839
50.1887077299
100.3774154599
200.7548309197
301.1322463796
401.5096618395
501.8870772993
1003.7741545987
50018.8707729935
100037.7415459869

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds (troy/apothecary) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.037741546 pound (troy/apothecary).
How do I convert poundals to pounds (troy/apothecary)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.037741546 to get pounds (troy/apothecary).
How do I convert pounds (troy/apothecary) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in pounds (troy/apothecary) by 26.4959999346, or use the Pound (troy/apothecary) to Poundal converter.
How many pounds (troy/apothecary) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 3.7741545987 pounds (troy/apothecary), because 100 × 0.037741546 = 3.7741545987.

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 = 0.037741546 lb t) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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