Convert Short Ton-force to Poundal
Input the number of short tons-force you want to convert to poundals.
How to Convert Short Tons-force to Poundals
The short ton-force and poundal are both units of force. 1 short ton-force equals 64348.097113 poundals. This means to convert short tons-force to poundals, you multiply by 64348.097113.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 tonf to poundals:
We need to convert short tons-force to poundals
Since 1 tonf = 64348.097113 pdl, multiply by 64348.097113
5 × 64348.097113 = 321740.48556
5 tonf = 321740.48556 pdl
Short Ton-force to Poundal Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common short ton-force to poundal conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Short Tons-force (tonf) | Poundals (pdl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tonf | 6434.8097113 pdl |
| 0.5 tonf | 32174.048556 pdl |
| 1 tonf | 64348.097113 pdl |
| 2 tonf | 128696.19423 pdl |
| 5 tonf | 321740.48556 pdl |
| 10 tonf | 643480.97113 pdl |
| 25 tonf | 1608702.4278 pdl |
| 50 tonf | 3217404.8556 pdl |
| 100 tonf | 6434809.7113 pdl |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert short tons-force to poundals?
To convert short tons-force to poundals, multiply the value by 64348.097113. For example, 10 tonf = 643480.97113 pdl.
How many poundals are in 1 short ton-force?
1 short ton-force equals 64348.097113 poundals.
What is the formula for short tons-force to poundals?
The formula is: pdl = tonf × 64348.097113.