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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal

Convert points (1/100 carat) to poundals instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 0.0001419777 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) 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

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

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.

Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal conversion formula

The relationship between points (1/100 carat) and poundals:

1 pt = 0.0001419777 pdl
1 pdl = 7043.3598 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to poundals, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0001419777. To reverse, multiply poundals by 7043.3598.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in poundals updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to poundals

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0001419777.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 7043.3598.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to pdl:
1 × 0.0001419777 = 0.0001419777 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to pdl:
100 × 0.0001419777 = 0.0141977696 pdl

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-point (1/100 carat) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to poundals aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 pt × 0.0001419777 = 0.0709888482 pdl

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-point (1/100 carat) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from points (1/100 carat) to poundals is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 pt × 0.0001419777 = 0.0005679108 pdl

Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to poundals:

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Poundal [pdl]
0.011.419777e-6
0.11.419777e-5
10.0001419777
20.0002839554
30.0004259331
40.0005679108
50.0007098885
100.001419777
200.0028395539
300.0042593309
400.0056791079
500.0070988848
1000.0141977696
5000.0709888482
10000.1419776965

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 0.0001419777 poundal.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to poundals?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.0001419777 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 7043.3598, or use the Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many poundals is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 0.0141977696 poundals, because 100 × 0.0001419777 = 0.0141977696.

Convert Point (1/100 carat) to other weight units

Show all Point (1/100 carat) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Attogram (ag) Point (1/100 carat) to Femtogram (fg) Point (1/100 carat) to Picogram (pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Nanogram (ng) Point (1/100 carat) to Microgram (µg) Point (1/100 carat) to Milligram (mg) Point (1/100 carat) to Centigram (cg) Point (1/100 carat) to Decigram (dg) Point (1/100 carat) to Gram (g) Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram (dag) Point (1/100 carat) to Hectogram (hg) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram (kg) Point (1/100 carat) to Quintal (metric) (q) Point (1/100 carat) to Metric Ton (t) Point (1/100 carat) to Gigagram (Gg) Point (1/100 carat) to Teragram (Tg) Point (1/100 carat) to Petagram (Pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Grain (gr) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Point (1/100 carat) to Ounce (oz) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (lb) Point (1/100 carat) to Clove (clove) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (US) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (UK) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (US) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Wey (wey) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Carat (metric) (ct) Point (1/100 carat) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Pennyweight (dwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Momme (mom) Point (1/100 carat) to Mace (mace) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Point (1/100 carat) to Tael (tael) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Ratti (ratti) Point (1/100 carat) to Masha (masha) Point (1/100 carat) to Tola (tola) Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Point (1/100 carat) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Point (1/100 carat) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Point (1/100 carat) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Point (1/100 carat) to Muon Mass (mµ) Point (1/100 carat) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Point (1/100 carat) to Proton Mass (mp) Point (1/100 carat) to Neutron Mass (mn) Point (1/100 carat) to Deuteron Mass (md) Point (1/100 carat) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Point (1/100 carat) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Point (1/100 carat) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Point (1/100 carat) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Point (1/100 carat) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Point (1/100 carat) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Point (1/100 carat) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Point (1/100 carat) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Point (1/100 carat) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Point (1/100 carat) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Point (1/100 carat) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Point (1/100 carat) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal (pdl) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Point (1/100 carat) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.0001419777 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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