Convert poundal to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to poundal.
1 pdl = 0.0003048 cwt (US). To convert poundal to hundredweight (US), multiply the value by 0.0003048; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cwt (US) = 3280.83989501 pdl). 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 pdl = 0.0003048 cwt (US)
- 1 cwt (US) = 3280.83989501 pdl
- 10 pdl = 0.003048 cwt (US)
- 100 pdl = 0.03048 cwt (US)
How to Convert Poundal to Hundredweight (Us)
1 pdl = 0.0003048 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 pdl to cwt (US):
15 pdl = 15 × 0.0003048 cwt (US) = 0.004572 cwt (US)
Poundal to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table
| poundal | hundredweight (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 pdl | 0.0003048 cwt (US) |
| 2 pdl | 0.0006096 cwt (US) |
| 3 pdl | 0.0009144 cwt (US) |
| 5 pdl | 0.001524 cwt (US) |
| 10 pdl | 0.003048 cwt (US) |
| 20 pdl | 0.006096 cwt (US) |
| 50 pdl | 0.01524 cwt (US) |
| 100 pdl | 0.03048 cwt (US) |
| 500 pdl | 0.1524 cwt (US) |
| 1000 pdl | 0.3048 cwt (US) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 poundal in hundredweight (US)?
1 poundal (pdl) = 0.0003048 hundredweight (US) (cwt (US)).
How do you convert poundal to hundredweight (US)?
Multiply the poundal value by 0.0003048. For example, 25 pdl × 0.0003048 = 0.00762 cwt (US).
What is 10 poundal in hundredweight (US)?
10 pdl = 0.003048 cwt (US).
Which unit is larger, the poundal or the hundredweight (US)?
The hundredweight (US) is the larger unit: 1 pdl equals only 0.0003048 cwt (US).