Convert Poundal to Stone (UK)
Convert poundals to stones (uk) instantly. 1 poundal = 0.0022182786 stone (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stone (UK) to Poundal converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.
Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.
Early 20th-century physics and engineering.
Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.
Stone (UK)
The UK stone (st) equals 14 pounds, about 6.35 kilograms.
From standardized market 'stones' once used for weighing goods.
Body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Fixed at 14 pounds by British statute in 1835.
Poundal to Stone (UK) conversion formula
The relationship between poundals and stones (uk):
To convert poundals to stones (uk), multiply the value in poundals by 0.0022182786. To reverse, multiply stones (uk) by 450.7999988869.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in stones (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Stone (UK) to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert poundals to stones (uk)
- Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0022182786.
- The product is the equivalent value in stones (uk) (st).
- To reverse, multiply the stone (uk) value by 450.7999988869.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to st:
1 × 0.0022182786 = 0.0022182786 st
Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to st:
100 × 0.0022182786 = 0.2218278621 st
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-poundal piece of furniture converts to a value in stones (uk) 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 × 0.0022182786 = 0.1597160607 st
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-poundal-tall child measures a value in stones (uk) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 pdl × 0.0022182786 = 0.3327417932 st
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 stones (uk) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 pdl × 0.0022182786 = 0.3992901518 st
Poundal to Stone (UK) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting poundals to stones (uk):
| Poundal [pdl] | Stone (UK) [st] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.218279e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0002218279 |
| 1 | 0.0022182786 |
| 2 | 0.0044365572 |
| 3 | 0.0066548359 |
| 4 | 0.0088731145 |
| 5 | 0.0110913931 |
| 10 | 0.0221827862 |
| 20 | 0.0443655724 |
| 30 | 0.0665483586 |
| 40 | 0.0887311449 |
| 50 | 0.1109139311 |
| 100 | 0.2218278621 |
| 500 | 1.1091393106 |
| 1000 | 2.2182786213 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pdl = 0.0022182786 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.