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Convert Poundal to Ratti

Convert poundals to rattis instantly. 1 poundal = 115.9400790123 ratti — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ratti 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

Ratti

What is a ratti?

The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.

Origin of the ratti

Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.

Where it is used

Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.

When and where it was developed

One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.

Poundal to Ratti 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 rattis:

1 pdl = 115.9400790123 ratti
1 ratti = 0.0086251451 pdl

To convert poundals to rattis, multiply the value in poundals by 115.9400790123. To reverse, multiply rattis by 0.0086251451.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to rattis

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 115.9400790123.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in rattis (ratti).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ratti value by 0.0086251451.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to ratti:
1 × 115.9400790123 = 115.9400790123 ratti

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to ratti:
100 × 115.9400790123 = 11594.0079012346 ratti

Real-world example — Adjacent metric sub-units

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

1 pdl × 115.9400790123 = 115.9400790123 ratti

Real-world example — Adjacent small-scale precision

One poundal equals 1,000 rattis — 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 × 115.9400790123 = 115.9400790123 ratti

Poundal to Ratti conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to rattis:

Poundal [pdl]Ratti [ratti]
0.011.1594007901
0.111.5940079012
1115.9400790123
2231.8801580247
3347.820237037
4463.7603160494
5579.7003950617
101159.4007901235
202318.8015802469
303478.2023703704
404637.6031604938
505797.0039506173
10011594.0079012346
50057970.0395061728
1000115940.0790123457

Frequently asked questions

How many rattis is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 115.9400790123 ratti.
How do I convert poundals to rattis?
Multiply the value in poundals by 115.9400790123 to get rattis.
How do I convert rattis back to poundals?
Multiply the value in rattis by 0.0086251451, or use the Ratti to Poundal converter.
How many rattis is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 11594.0079012346 rattis, because 100 × 115.9400790123 = 11594.0079012346.

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 = 115.9400790123 ratti) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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