Convert Poundal to Short Ton-force
Convert poundals to short tons-force by entering a value below.
How to Convert Poundals to Short Tons-force
The poundal and short ton-force are both units of force. 1 short ton-force equals 64348.097113 poundals. This means to convert poundals to short tons-force, you divide by 64348.097113.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pdl to short tons-force:
We need to convert poundals to short tons-force
Since 1 tonf = 64348.097113 pdl, divide by 64348.097113
5 ÷ 64348.097113 = 7.7702375429e-5
5 pdl = 7.7702375429e-5 tonf
Poundal to Short Ton-force Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common poundal to short ton-force conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Poundals (pdl) | Short Tons-force (tonf) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pdl | 1.5540475086e-6 tonf |
| 0.5 pdl | 7.7702375429e-6 tonf |
| 1 pdl | 1.5540475086e-5 tonf |
| 2 pdl | 3.1080950172e-5 tonf |
| 5 pdl | 7.7702375429e-5 tonf |
| 10 pdl | 0.0001554048 tonf |
| 25 pdl | 0.0003885119 tonf |
| 50 pdl | 0.0007770238 tonf |
| 100 pdl | 0.0015540475 tonf |
About These Units
Poundal (pdl)
A poundal (pdl) is the FPS unit of force equal to 0.138 newtons—the force needed to accelerate 1 pound by 1 ft/s². Poundals avoid confusion between pound-mass and pound-force. Rarely used today; appears in older physics textbooks.
Short Ton-force (tonf)
A short ton-force (tonf) equals 2,000 pounds-force or 8.896 kilonewtons. Ton-force measures heavy industrial forces: press capacity, cable breaking strength, and ship anchor holding power in US applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert poundals to short tons-force?
To convert poundals to short tons-force, divide the value by 64348.097113. For example, 10 pdl = 0.0001554048 tonf.
How many short tons-force are in 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 1.5540475086e-5 short tons-force.
What is the formula for poundals to short tons-force?
The formula is: tonf = pdl ÷ 64348.097113.