Convert Poundal to Metric Ton
Convert poundals to metric tons instantly. 1 poundal = 1.408672e-5 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton 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.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms; it is also called the tonne.
From 'tun', a large medieval cask; 'metric' distinguishes it from imperial tons.
The global standard for trade, freight, and heavy industry.
Recognized internationally with the spread of the metric system in the late 19th century.
Poundal to Metric Ton conversion formula
The relationship between poundals and metric tons:
To convert poundals to metric tons, multiply the value in poundals by 1.408672e-5. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 70988.8482482465.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in metric tons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Metric Ton to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert poundals to metric tons
- Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.408672e-5.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 70988.8482482465.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to t:
1 × 1.408672e-5 = 1.408672e-5 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to t:
100 × 1.408672e-5 = 0.001408672 t
Real-world example — Architectural to geographic scale
A 100,000-poundal measurement equals one metric ton. The five-order-of-magnitude scale change comes up in mapping work where architectural site plans must be related to road-network maps.
100000 pdl × 1.408672e-5 = 1.40867196 t
Real-world example — Small to geographic-scale
100,000 poundals equals one metric ton — a useful conversion when small-scale survey diagrams must be related to road-network distances on a different map.
100000 pdl × 1.408672e-5 = 1.40867196 t
Poundal to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting poundals to metric tons:
| Poundal [pdl] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.408672e-7 |
| 0.1 | 1.408672e-6 |
| 1 | 1.408672e-5 |
| 2 | 2.817344e-5 |
| 3 | 4.226016e-5 |
| 4 | 5.634688e-5 |
| 5 | 7.04336e-5 |
| 10 | 0.0001408672 |
| 20 | 0.0002817344 |
| 30 | 0.0004226016 |
| 40 | 0.0005634688 |
| 50 | 0.000704336 |
| 100 | 0.001408672 |
| 500 | 0.0070433598 |
| 1000 | 0.0140867196 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pdl = 1.408672e-5 t) 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.