Convert Poundal to Mace
Convert poundals to maces instantly. 1 poundal = 3.7267084945 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Poundal converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is the FPS absolute unit of force; its mass-equivalent on this scale is about 0.0141 kg.
Defined in the foot-pound-second absolute system in the late 19th century.
Early 20th-century physics and engineering.
Introduced in the absolute FPS system as an alternative to gravitational units.
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Poundal to Mace 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 poundals and maces:
To convert poundals to maces, multiply the value in poundals by 3.7267084945. To reverse, multiply maces by 0.2683333031.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in maces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Mace to Poundal converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert poundals to maces
- Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3.7267084945.
- The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
- To reverse, multiply the mace value by 0.2683333031.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to mace:
1 × 3.7267084945 = 3.7267084945 mace
Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to mace:
100 × 3.7267084945 = 372.6708494535 mace
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-poundal school ruler converts cleanly to maces — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 pdl × 3.7267084945 = 111.8012548361 mace
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-poundal fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between poundals and maces daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 pdl × 3.7267084945 = 37.2670849454 mace
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 poundals wide. Converting to maces is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 pdl × 3.7267084945 = 18.6335424727 mace
Poundal to Mace conversion table
Standard reference values for converting poundals to maces:
| Poundal [pdl] | Mace [mace] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0372670849 |
| 0.1 | 0.3726708495 |
| 1 | 3.7267084945 |
| 2 | 7.4534169891 |
| 3 | 11.1801254836 |
| 4 | 14.9068339781 |
| 5 | 18.6335424727 |
| 10 | 37.2670849454 |
| 20 | 74.5341698907 |
| 30 | 111.8012548361 |
| 40 | 149.0683397814 |
| 50 | 186.3354247268 |
| 100 | 372.6708494535 |
| 500 | 1863.3542472677 |
| 1000 | 3726.7084945354 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 pdl = 3.7267084945 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.