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Convert Ratti to Poundal

Convert rattis to poundals instantly. 1 ratti = 0.0086251451 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Ratti converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

Units explained

Indian / South Asian

Ratti

What is a ratti?

The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.

Origin of the ratti

Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.

Where it is used

Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.

When and where it was developed

One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.

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.

Ratti to Poundal 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 rattis and poundals:

1 ratti = 0.0086251451 pdl
1 pdl = 115.9400790123 ratti

To convert rattis to poundals, multiply the value in rattis by 0.0086251451. To reverse, multiply poundals by 115.9400790123.

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 Ratti converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert rattis to poundals

  1. Write down the value in rattis (ratti).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0086251451.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 115.9400790123.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ratti to pdl:
1 × 0.0086251451 = 0.0086251451 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 ratti to pdl:
100 × 0.0086251451 = 0.8625145062 pdl

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-ratti 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 ratti × 0.0086251451 = 4.3125725311 pdl

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-ratti plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from rattis to poundals is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 ratti × 0.0086251451 = 0.0345005802 pdl

Ratti to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting rattis to poundals:

Ratti [ratti]Poundal [pdl]
0.018.625145e-5
0.10.0008625145
10.0086251451
20.0172502901
30.0258754352
40.0345005802
50.0431257253
100.0862514506
200.1725029012
300.2587543519
400.3450058025
500.4312572531
1000.8625145062
5004.3125725311
10008.6251450622

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 ratti?
1 ratti equals 0.0086251451 poundal.
How do I convert rattis to poundals?
Multiply the value in rattis by 0.0086251451 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to rattis?
Multiply the value in poundals by 115.9400790123, or use the Poundal to Ratti converter.
How many poundals is 100 rattis?
100 rattis equals 0.8625145062 poundals, because 100 × 0.0086251451 = 0.8625145062.

Convert Ratti to other weight units

Show all Ratti conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Ratti to Attogram (ag) Ratti to Femtogram (fg) Ratti to Picogram (pg) Ratti to Nanogram (ng) Ratti to Microgram (µg) Ratti to Milligram (mg) Ratti to Centigram (cg) Ratti to Decigram (dg) Ratti to Gram (g) Ratti to Dekagram (dag) Ratti to Hectogram (hg) Ratti to Kilogram (kg) Ratti to Quintal (metric) (q) Ratti to Metric Ton (t) Ratti to Gigagram (Gg) Ratti to Teragram (Tg) Ratti to Petagram (Pg) Ratti to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Ratti to Grain (gr) Ratti to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Ratti to Ounce (oz) Ratti to Pound (lb) Ratti to Clove (clove) Ratti to Stone (US) (st) Ratti to Stone (UK) (st) Ratti to Quarter (US) (qr) Ratti to Quarter (UK) (qr) Ratti to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Ratti to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Ratti to Wey (wey) Ratti to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Ratti to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Ratti to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Ratti to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Ratti to Carat (metric) (ct) Ratti to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Ratti to Pennyweight (dwt) Ratti to Momme (mom) Ratti to Mace (mace) Ratti to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Ratti to Troy Ounce (oz t) Ratti to Tael (tael) Ratti to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Ratti to Masha (masha) Ratti to Tola (tola) Ratti to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Ratti to Seer (Ser) (seer) Ratti to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Ratti to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Ratti to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Ratti to Muon Mass (mµ) Ratti to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Ratti to Proton Mass (mp) Ratti to Neutron Mass (mn) Ratti to Deuteron Mass (md) Ratti to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Ratti to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Ratti to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Ratti to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Ratti to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Ratti to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Ratti to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Ratti to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Ratti to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Ratti to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Ratti to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Ratti to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Ratti to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Ratti to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Ratti to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Ratti to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Ratti to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Ratti to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Ratti to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Ratti to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Ratti to Poundal (pdl) Ratti to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Ratti to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Ratti to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Ratti to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ratti = 0.0086251451 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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