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Convert Poundal to Masha

Convert poundals to mashas instantly. 1 poundal = 14.4927529134 masha — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Masha 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.

Indian / South Asian

Masha

What is a masha?

The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.

Origin of the masha

A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.

Where it is used

Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.

Poundal to Masha conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between poundals and mashas:

1 pdl = 14.4927529134 masha
1 masha = 0.0690000034 pdl

To convert poundals to mashas, multiply the value in poundals by 14.4927529134. To reverse, multiply mashas by 0.0690000034.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to mashas

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 14.4927529134.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in mashas (masha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the masha value by 0.0690000034.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to masha:
1 × 14.4927529134 = 14.4927529134 masha

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to masha:
100 × 14.4927529134 = 1449.2752913449 masha

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

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

1 pdl × 14.4927529134 = 14.4927529134 masha

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One poundal equals 1,000 mashas — 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 × 14.4927529134 = 14.4927529134 masha

Poundal to Masha conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to mashas:

Poundal [pdl]Masha [masha]
0.010.1449275291
0.11.4492752913
114.4927529134
228.9855058269
343.4782587403
457.9710116538
572.4637645672
10144.9275291345
20289.855058269
30434.7825874035
40579.710116538
50724.6376456725
1001449.2752913449
5007246.3764567245
100014492.7529134491

Frequently asked questions

How many mashas is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 14.4927529134 masha.
How do I convert poundals to mashas?
Multiply the value in poundals by 14.4927529134 to get mashas.
How do I convert mashas back to poundals?
Multiply the value in mashas by 0.0690000034, or use the Masha to Poundal converter.
How many mashas is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 1449.2752913449 mashas, because 100 × 14.4927529134 = 1449.2752913449.

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 = 14.4927529134 masha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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