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Convert Poundal to Ton (long, UK)

Convert poundals to tons (long, uk) instantly. 1 poundal = 1.386424e-5 ton (long, uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (long, 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

Ton (long, UK)

What is a ton (long, uk)?

The long (UK) ton equals 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (long, uk)

The British imperial ton, equal to 20 long hundredweight.

Where it is used

UK shipping and historical heavy industry.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within the British imperial system.

Poundal to Ton (long, UK) conversion formula

The relationship between poundals and tons (long, uk):

1 pdl = 1.386424e-5 long tn
1 long tn = 72127.9998219032 pdl

To convert poundals to tons (long, uk), multiply the value in poundals by 1.386424e-5. To reverse, multiply tons (long, uk) by 72127.9998219032.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (long, 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 Ton (long, UK) to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert poundals to tons (long, uk)

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.386424e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (long, uk) (long tn).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (long, uk) value by 72127.9998219032.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to long tn:
1 × 1.386424e-5 = 1.386424e-5 long tn

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to long tn:
100 × 1.386424e-5 = 0.0013864241 long tn

Real-world example — Small to geographic-scale

100,000 poundals equals one ton (long, uk) — a useful conversion when small-scale survey diagrams must be related to road-network distances on a different map.

100000 pdl × 1.386424e-5 = 1.3864241383 long tn

Real-world example — Architectural to geographic scale

A 100,000-poundal measurement equals one ton (long, uk). 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 × 1.386424e-5 = 1.3864241383 long tn

Poundal to Ton (long, UK) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to tons (long, uk):

Poundal [pdl]Ton (long, UK) [long tn]
0.011.386424e-7
0.11.386424e-6
11.386424e-5
22.772848e-5
34.159272e-5
45.545697e-5
56.932121e-5
100.0001386424
200.0002772848
300.0004159272
400.0005545697
500.0006932121
1000.0013864241
5000.0069321207
10000.0138642414

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (long, uk) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 1.386424e-5 ton (long, uk).
How do I convert poundals to tons (long, uk)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 1.386424e-5 to get tons (long, uk).
How do I convert tons (long, uk) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in tons (long, uk) by 72127.9998219032, or use the Ton (long, UK) to Poundal converter.
How many tons (long, uk) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 0.0013864241 tons (long, uk), because 100 × 1.386424e-5 = 0.0013864241.

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 = 1.386424e-5 long tn) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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