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Convert Quintal (metric) to Poundal

Convert quintals (metric) to poundals instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 7098.8848248247 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Quintal (metric) 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

Metric / SI

Quintal (metric)

What is a quintal (metric)?

The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.

Origin of the quintal (metric)

From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.

Where it is used

Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.

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.

Quintal (metric) to Poundal conversion formula

The relationship between quintals (metric) and poundals:

1 q = 7098.8848248247 pdl
1 pdl = 0.0001408672 q

To convert quintals (metric) to poundals, multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 7098.8848248247. To reverse, multiply poundals by 0.0001408672.

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 Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert quintals (metric) to poundals

  1. Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 7098.8848248247.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 0.0001408672.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to pdl:
1 × 7098.8848248247 = 7098.8848248247 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to pdl:
100 × 7098.8848248247 = 709888.4824824652 pdl

Quintal (metric) to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting quintals (metric) to poundals:

Quintal (metric) [q]Poundal [pdl]
0.0170.9888482482
0.1709.8884824825
17098.8848248247
214197.7696496493
321296.654474474
428395.5392992986
535494.4241241233
1070988.8482482465
20141977.696496493
30212966.5447447396
40283955.3929929861
50354944.2412412326
100709888.4824824652
5003549442.4124123263
10007098884.8248246526

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 7098.8848248247 poundal.
How do I convert quintals (metric) to poundals?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 7098.8848248247 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.0001408672, or use the Poundal to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many poundals is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 709888.4824824652 poundals, because 100 × 7098.8848248247 = 709888.4824824652.

Convert Quintal (metric) to other weight units

Show all Quintal (metric) conversions
Metric / SI (17 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 (5 units)

Sources & references

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