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Convert Wey to Poundal

Convert weys to poundals instantly. 1 wey = 8114.3999799641 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Wey 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

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.

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.

Wey 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 weys and poundals:

1 wey = 8114.3999799641 pdl
1 pdl = 0.0001232377 wey

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

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 Wey converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert weys to poundals

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to pdl:
1 × 8114.3999799641 = 8114.3999799641 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to pdl:
100 × 8114.3999799641 = 811439.9979964107 pdl

Wey to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting weys to poundals:

Wey [wey]Poundal [pdl]
0.0181.1439997996
0.1811.4399979964
18114.3999799641
216228.7999599282
324343.1999398923
432457.5999198564
540571.9998998205
1081143.9997996411
20162287.9995992821
30243431.9993989232
40324575.9991985643
50405719.9989982054
100811439.9979964107
5004057199.9899820536
10008114399.9799641073

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 wey?
1 wey equals 8114.3999799641 poundal.
How do I convert weys to poundals?
Multiply the value in weys by 8114.3999799641 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to weys?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.0001232377, or use the Poundal to Wey converter.
How many poundals is 100 weys?
100 weys equals 811439.9979964107 poundals, because 100 × 8114.3999799641 = 811439.9979964107.

Convert Wey to other weight units

Show all Wey conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Wey to Attogram (ag) Wey to Femtogram (fg) Wey to Picogram (pg) Wey to Nanogram (ng) Wey to Microgram (µg) Wey to Milligram (mg) Wey to Centigram (cg) Wey to Decigram (dg) Wey to Gram (g) Wey to Dekagram (dag) Wey to Hectogram (hg) Wey to Kilogram (kg) Wey to Quintal (metric) (q) Wey to Metric Ton (t) Wey to Gigagram (Gg) Wey to Teragram (Tg) Wey to Petagram (Pg) Wey to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Wey to Grain (gr) Wey to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Wey to Ounce (oz) Wey to Pound (lb) Wey to Clove (clove) Wey to Stone (US) (st) Wey to Stone (UK) (st) Wey to Quarter (US) (qr) Wey to Quarter (UK) (qr) Wey to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Wey to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Wey to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Wey to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Wey to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Wey to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Wey to Carat (metric) (ct) Wey to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Wey to Pennyweight (dwt) Wey to Momme (mom) Wey to Mace (mace) Wey to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Wey to Troy Ounce (oz t) Wey to Tael (tael) Wey to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Wey to Ratti (ratti) Wey to Masha (masha) Wey to Tola (tola) Wey to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Wey to Seer (Ser) (seer) Wey to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Wey to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Wey to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Wey to Muon Mass (mµ) Wey to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Wey to Proton Mass (mp) Wey to Neutron Mass (mn) Wey to Deuteron Mass (md) Wey to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Wey to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Wey to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Wey to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Wey to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Wey to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Wey to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Wey to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Wey to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Wey to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Wey to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Wey to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Wey to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Wey to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Wey to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Wey to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Wey to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Wey to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Wey to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Wey to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Wey to Poundal (pdl) Wey to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Wey to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Wey to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Wey to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 wey = 8114.3999799641 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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