Convert quintal (metric) to poundal

Please provide values below to convert quintal (metric) [cwt] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to quintal (metric).




How to Convert Quintal (Metric) to Poundal

1 cwt = 7233.01385120989 pdl

Example: convert 15 cwt to pdl:
15 cwt = 15 Γ— 7233.01385120989 pdl = 108495.207768148 pdl


Quintal (Metric) to Poundal Conversion Table

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Quintal (Metric)

A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.

History/Origin

The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.

Current Use

The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.


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.



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