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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.

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

Stone (UK)

What is a stone (uk)?

The UK stone (st) equals 14 pounds, about 6.35 kilograms.

Origin of the stone (uk)

From standardized market 'stones' once used for weighing goods.

Where it is used

Body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 14 pounds by British statute in 1835.

Poundal to Stone (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and stones (uk):

1 pdl = 0.0022182786 st
1 st = 450.7999988869 pdl

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)

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0022182786.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in stones (uk) (st).
  4. 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]
0.012.218279e-5
0.10.0002218279
10.0022182786
20.0044365572
30.0066548359
40.0088731145
50.0110913931
100.0221827862
200.0443655724
300.0665483586
400.0887311449
500.1109139311
1000.2218278621
5001.1091393106
10002.2182786213

Frequently asked questions

How many stones (uk) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.0022182786 stone (uk).
How do I convert poundals to stones (uk)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.0022182786 to get stones (uk).
How do I convert stones (uk) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in stones (uk) by 450.7999988869, or use the Stone (UK) to Poundal converter.
How many stones (uk) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 0.2218278621 stones (uk), because 100 × 0.0022182786 = 0.2218278621.

Convert Poundal to other weight units

Show all Poundal conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (4 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pdl = 0.0022182786 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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