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Convert Masha to Poundal

Convert mashas to poundals instantly. 1 masha = 0.0690000034 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Masha converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Indian / South Asian

Masha

What is a masha?

The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.

Origin of the masha

A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.

Where it is used

Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.

Force / Engineering

Poundal

What is a poundal?

The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.

Origin of the poundal

Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.

Where it is used

Early 20th-century physics and engineering.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.

Masha to Poundal conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between mashas and poundals:

1 masha = 0.0690000034 pdl
1 pdl = 14.4927529134 masha

To convert mashas to poundals, multiply the value in mashas by 0.0690000034. To reverse, multiply poundals by 14.4927529134.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in poundals updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Poundal to Masha converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert mashas to poundals

  1. Write down the value in mashas (masha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0690000034.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 14.4927529134.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 masha to pdl:
1 × 0.0690000034 = 0.0690000034 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 masha to pdl:
100 × 0.0690000034 = 6.9000003379 pdl

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-masha sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to poundals aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 masha × 0.0690000034 = 34.5000016895 pdl

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-masha plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from mashas to poundals is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 masha × 0.0690000034 = 0.2760000135 pdl

Masha to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting mashas to poundals:

Masha [masha]Poundal [pdl]
0.010.00069
0.10.0069000003
10.0690000034
20.1380000068
30.2070000101
40.2760000135
50.3450000169
100.6900000338
201.3800000676
302.0700001014
402.7600001352
503.450000169
1006.9000003379
50034.5000016895
100069.0000033791

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 masha?
1 masha equals 0.0690000034 poundal.
How do I convert mashas to poundals?
Multiply the value in mashas by 0.0690000034 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to mashas?
Multiply the value in poundals by 14.4927529134, or use the Poundal to Masha converter.
How many poundals is 100 mashas?
100 mashas equals 6.9000003379 poundals, because 100 × 0.0690000034 = 6.9000003379.

Convert Masha to other weight units

Show all Masha conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Masha to Attogram (ag) Masha to Femtogram (fg) Masha to Picogram (pg) Masha to Nanogram (ng) Masha to Microgram (µg) Masha to Milligram (mg) Masha to Centigram (cg) Masha to Decigram (dg) Masha to Gram (g) Masha to Dekagram (dag) Masha to Hectogram (hg) Masha to Kilogram (kg) Masha to Quintal (metric) (q) Masha to Metric Ton (t) Masha to Gigagram (Gg) Masha to Teragram (Tg) Masha to Petagram (Pg) Masha to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Masha to Grain (gr) Masha to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Masha to Ounce (oz) Masha to Pound (lb) Masha to Clove (clove) Masha to Stone (US) (st) Masha to Stone (UK) (st) Masha to Quarter (US) (qr) Masha to Quarter (UK) (qr) Masha to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Masha to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Masha to Wey (wey) Masha to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Masha to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Masha to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Masha to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Masha to Carat (metric) (ct) Masha to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Masha to Pennyweight (dwt) Masha to Momme (mom) Masha to Mace (mace) Masha to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Masha to Troy Ounce (oz t) Masha to Tael (tael) Masha to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (5 units)
Masha to Ratti (ratti) Masha to Tola (tola) Masha to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Masha to Seer (Ser) (seer) Masha to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Masha to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Masha to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Masha to Muon Mass (mµ) Masha to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Masha to Proton Mass (mp) Masha to Neutron Mass (mn) Masha to Deuteron Mass (md) Masha to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Masha to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Masha to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Masha to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Masha to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Masha to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Masha to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Masha to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Masha to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Masha to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Masha to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Masha to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Masha to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Masha to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Masha to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Masha to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Masha to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Masha to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Masha to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Masha to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Masha to Poundal (pdl) Masha to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Masha to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Masha to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Masha to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 masha = 0.0690000034 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.