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Convert Poundal to Ounce

Convert poundals to ounces instantly. 1 poundal = 0.4968944116 ounce — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ounce 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

Ounce

What is a ounce?

The (avoirdupois) ounce (oz) equals one-sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams.

Origin of the ounce

From Latin 'uncia', meaning a twelfth part.

Where it is used

US food portions, postal weights, and boxing weight classes.

When and where it was developed

Standardized as 1/16 of the international pound from 1959.

Poundal to Ounce conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and ounces:

1 pdl = 0.4968944116 oz
1 oz = 2.0124999933 pdl

To convert poundals to ounces, multiply the value in poundals by 0.4968944116. To reverse, multiply ounces by 2.0124999933.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to ounces

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.4968944116.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in ounces (oz).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ounce value by 2.0124999933.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to oz:
1 × 0.4968944116 = 0.4968944116 oz

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to oz:
100 × 0.4968944116 = 49.6894411603 oz

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 pdl × 0.4968944116 = 2.484472058 oz

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 pdl × 0.4968944116 = 14.9068323481 oz

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 ounces daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 pdl × 0.4968944116 = 4.968944116 oz

Poundal to Ounce conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to ounces:

Poundal [pdl]Ounce [oz]
0.010.0049689441
0.10.0496894412
10.4968944116
20.9937888232
31.4906832348
41.9875776464
52.484472058
104.968944116
209.9378882321
3014.9068323481
4019.8757764641
5024.8447205801
10049.6894411603
500248.4472058015
1000496.894411603

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.4968944116 ounce.
How do I convert poundals to ounces?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.4968944116 to get ounces.
How do I convert ounces back to poundals?
Multiply the value in ounces by 2.0124999933, or use the Ounce to Poundal converter.
How many ounces is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 49.6894411603 ounces, because 100 × 0.4968944116 = 49.6894411603.

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 = 0.4968944116 oz) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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