Convert carat to poundal
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to carat.
1 car, ct = 0.0144660277024 pdl. To convert carat to poundal, multiply the value by 0.0144660277024; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl = 69.127477188 car, ct). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 car, ct = 0.0144660277024 pdl
- 1 pdl = 69.127477188 car, ct
- 10 car, ct = 0.144660277024 pdl
- 100 car, ct = 1.44660277024 pdl
How to Convert Carat to Poundal
1 car, ct = 0.0144660277024198 pdl
Example: convert 15 car, ct to pdl:
15 car, ct = 15 × 0.0144660277024198 pdl = 0.216990415536297 pdl
Carat to Poundal Conversion Table
| carat | poundal |
|---|---|
| 1 car, ct | 0.0144660277024 pdl |
| 2 car, ct | 0.0289320554048 pdl |
| 3 car, ct | 0.0433980831073 pdl |
| 5 car, ct | 0.0723301385121 pdl |
| 10 car, ct | 0.144660277024 pdl |
| 20 car, ct | 0.289320554048 pdl |
| 50 car, ct | 0.723301385121 pdl |
| 100 car, ct | 1.44660277024 pdl |
| 500 car, ct | 7.23301385121 pdl |
| 1000 car, ct | 14.4660277024 pdl |
Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the SI system. It was designed to provide a consistent force unit based on imperial units.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of historical or specialized engineering contexts. It is mainly referenced for educational purposes or in discussions of imperial units, with the SI unit of force (newton) being the standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 carat in poundal?
1 carat (car, ct) = 0.0144660277024 poundal (pdl).
How do you convert carat to poundal?
Multiply the carat value by 0.0144660277024. For example, 25 car, ct × 0.0144660277024 = 0.36165069256 pdl.
What is 10 carat in poundal?
10 car, ct = 0.144660277024 pdl.
Which unit is larger, the carat or the poundal?
The poundal is the larger unit: 1 car, ct equals only 0.0144660277024 pdl.