Convert hundredweight (US) to poundal
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to hundredweight (US).
1 cwt (US) = 3280.83989501 pdl. To convert hundredweight (US) to poundal, multiply the value by 3280.83989501; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl = 0.0003048 cwt (US)). 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 cwt (US) = 3280.83989501 pdl
- 1 pdl = 0.0003048 cwt (US)
- 10 cwt (US) = 32808.3989501 pdl
- 100 cwt (US) = 328083.989501 pdl
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Poundal
1 cwt (US) = 3280.83989501312 pdl
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to pdl:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 3280.83989501312 pdl = 49212.5984251969 pdl
Hundredweight (Us) to Poundal Conversion Table
| hundredweight (US) | poundal |
|---|---|
| 1 cwt (US) | 3280.83989501 pdl |
| 2 cwt (US) | 6561.67979003 pdl |
| 3 cwt (US) | 9842.51968504 pdl |
| 5 cwt (US) | 16404.1994751 pdl |
| 10 cwt (US) | 32808.3989501 pdl |
| 20 cwt (US) | 65616.7979003 pdl |
| 50 cwt (US) | 164041.994751 pdl |
| 100 cwt (US) | 328083.989501 pdl |
| 500 cwt (US) | 1640419.94751 pdl |
| 1000 cwt (US) | 3280839.89501 pdl |
Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
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 hundredweight (US) in poundal?
1 hundredweight (US) (cwt (US)) = 3280.83989501 poundal (pdl).
How do you convert hundredweight (US) to poundal?
Multiply the hundredweight (US) value by 3280.83989501. For example, 25 cwt (US) × 3280.83989501 = 82020.9973753 pdl.
What is 10 hundredweight (US) in poundal?
10 cwt (US) = 32808.3989501 pdl.
Which unit is larger, the hundredweight (US) or the poundal?
The hundredweight (US) is the larger unit: 1 cwt (US) = 3280.83989501 pdl.