Convert quarter (US) to poundal
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to quarter (US).
1 qr (US) = 820.209973753 pdl. To convert quarter (US) to poundal, multiply the value by 820.209973753; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl = 0.0012192 qr (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 qr (US) = 820.209973753 pdl
- 1 pdl = 0.0012192 qr (US)
- 10 qr (US) = 8202.09973753 pdl
- 100 qr (US) = 82020.9973753 pdl
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Poundal
1 qr (US) = 820.209973753281 pdl
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to pdl:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 820.209973753281 pdl = 12303.1496062992 pdl
Quarter (Us) to Poundal Conversion Table
| quarter (US) | poundal |
|---|---|
| 1 qr (US) | 820.209973753 pdl |
| 2 qr (US) | 1640.41994751 pdl |
| 3 qr (US) | 2460.62992126 pdl |
| 5 qr (US) | 4101.04986877 pdl |
| 10 qr (US) | 8202.09973753 pdl |
| 20 qr (US) | 16404.1994751 pdl |
| 50 qr (US) | 41010.4986877 pdl |
| 100 qr (US) | 82020.9973753 pdl |
| 500 qr (US) | 410104.986877 pdl |
| 1000 qr (US) | 820209.973753 pdl |
Quarter (Us)
A quarter (US) is a unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound, commonly used in measuring precious metals and other small quantities.
History/Origin
The quarter originated from the traditional British weight system and was adopted in the United States as a subdivision of the pound. It has historically been used in commerce and trade for precise measurements.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is primarily used in the United States for measuring precious metals, jewelry, and small quantities of certain commodities. It is part of the customary units in the 'Weight and Mass' category within common converters.
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 quarter (US) in poundal?
1 quarter (US) (qr (US)) = 820.209973753 poundal (pdl).
How do you convert quarter (US) to poundal?
Multiply the quarter (US) value by 820.209973753. For example, 25 qr (US) × 820.209973753 = 20505.2493438 pdl.
What is 10 quarter (US) in poundal?
10 qr (US) = 8202.09973753 pdl.
Which unit is larger, the quarter (US) or the poundal?
The quarter (US) is the larger unit: 1 qr (US) = 820.209973753 pdl.