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Convert Poundal to Wey

Convert poundals to weys instantly. 1 poundal = 0.0001232377 wey — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Wey 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

Wey

What is a wey?

The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).

Origin of the wey

From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.

Where it is used

Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.

When and where it was developed

Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.

Poundal to Wey 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 weys:

1 pdl = 0.0001232377 wey
1 wey = 8114.3999799641 pdl

To convert poundals to weys, multiply the value in poundals by 0.0001232377. To reverse, multiply weys by 8114.3999799641.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to weys

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0001232377.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in weys (wey).
  4. To reverse, multiply the wey value by 8114.3999799641.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to wey:
1 × 0.0001232377 = 0.0001232377 wey

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to wey:
100 × 0.0001232377 = 0.0123237701 wey

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 poundals wide. Converting to weys is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 pdl × 0.0001232377 = 0.0006161885 wey

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-poundal school ruler converts cleanly to weys — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 pdl × 0.0001232377 = 0.003697131 wey

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-poundal fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between poundals and weys daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 pdl × 0.0001232377 = 0.001232377 wey

Poundal to Wey conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to weys:

Poundal [pdl]Wey [wey]
0.011.232377e-6
0.11.232377e-5
10.0001232377
20.0002464754
30.0003697131
40.0004929508
50.0006161885
100.001232377
200.002464754
300.003697131
400.004929508
500.0061618851
1000.0123237701
5000.0616188506
10000.1232377012

Frequently asked questions

How many weys is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.0001232377 wey.
How do I convert poundals to weys?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.0001232377 to get weys.
How do I convert weys back to poundals?
Multiply the value in weys by 8114.3999799641, or use the Wey to Poundal converter.
How many weys is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 0.0123237701 weys, because 100 × 0.0001232377 = 0.0123237701.

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 = 0.0001232377 wey) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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