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Convert Poundal to Seer (Ser)

Convert poundals to seers (ser) instantly. 1 poundal = 0.0150966185 seer (ser) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Seer (Ser) to Poundal 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

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.

Indian / South Asian

Seer (Ser)

What is a seer (ser)?

The seer (ser) equals about 933 grams, or eighty tola (close to one kilogram).

Origin of the seer (ser)

From Hindi/Urdu 'ser', a major pre-metric trade weight.

Where it is used

Historical grain, milk, and produce trade across South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in British India; aligned near 1 kg after metrication.

Poundal to Seer (Ser) 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 seers (ser):

1 pdl = 0.0150966185 seer
1 seer = 66.2399995525 pdl

To convert poundals to seers (ser), multiply the value in poundals by 0.0150966185. To reverse, multiply seers (ser) by 66.2399995525.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert poundals to seers (ser)

  1. Write down the value in poundals (pdl).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0150966185.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in seers (ser) (seer).
  4. To reverse, multiply the seer (ser) value by 66.2399995525.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pdl to seer:
1 × 0.0150966185 = 0.0150966185 seer

Example 2 — Convert 100 pdl to seer:
100 × 0.0150966185 = 1.5096618459 seer

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-poundal piece of furniture converts to a value in seers (ser) that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.

72 pdl × 0.0150966185 = 1.0869565291 seer

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-poundal-tall child measures a value in seers (ser) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 pdl × 0.0150966185 = 2.2644927689 seer

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 poundals into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in seers (ser) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 pdl × 0.0150966185 = 2.7173913227 seer

Poundal to Seer (Ser) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting poundals to seers (ser):

Poundal [pdl]Seer (Ser) [seer]
0.010.0001509662
0.10.0015096618
10.0150966185
20.0301932369
30.0452898554
40.0603864738
50.0754830923
100.1509661846
200.3019323692
300.4528985538
400.6038647384
500.754830923
1001.5096618459
5007.5483092297
100015.0966184595

Frequently asked questions

How many seers (ser) is 1 poundal?
1 poundal equals 0.0150966185 seer (ser).
How do I convert poundals to seers (ser)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 0.0150966185 to get seers (ser).
How do I convert seers (ser) back to poundals?
Multiply the value in seers (ser) by 66.2399995525, or use the Seer (Ser) to Poundal converter.
How many seers (ser) is 100 poundals?
100 poundals equals 1.5096618459 seers (ser), because 100 × 0.0150966185 = 1.5096618459.

Convert Poundal to other weight units

Show all Poundal conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Poundal to Attogram (ag) Poundal to Femtogram (fg) Poundal to Picogram (pg) Poundal to Nanogram (ng) Poundal to Microgram (µg) Poundal to Milligram (mg) Poundal to Centigram (cg) Poundal to Decigram (dg) Poundal to Gram (g) Poundal to Dekagram (dag) Poundal to Hectogram (hg) Poundal to Kilogram (kg) Poundal to Quintal (metric) (q) Poundal to Metric Ton (t) Poundal to Gigagram (Gg) Poundal to Teragram (Tg) Poundal to Petagram (Pg) Poundal to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Poundal to Grain (gr) Poundal to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Poundal to Ounce (oz) Poundal to Pound (lb) Poundal to Clove (clove) Poundal to Stone (US) (st) Poundal to Stone (UK) (st) Poundal to Quarter (US) (qr) Poundal to Quarter (UK) (qr) Poundal to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Poundal to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Poundal to Wey (wey) Poundal to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Poundal to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Poundal to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Poundal to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Poundal to Carat (metric) (ct) Poundal to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Poundal to Pennyweight (dwt) Poundal to Momme (mom) Poundal to Mace (mace) Poundal to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Poundal to Troy Ounce (oz t) Poundal to Tael (tael) Poundal to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Poundal to Ratti (ratti) Poundal to Masha (masha) Poundal to Tola (tola) Poundal to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Poundal to Seer (Ser) (seer) Poundal to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Poundal to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Poundal to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Poundal to Muon Mass (mµ) Poundal to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Poundal to Proton Mass (mp) Poundal to Neutron Mass (mn) Poundal to Deuteron Mass (md) Poundal to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Poundal to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Poundal to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Poundal to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Poundal to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Poundal to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Poundal to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Poundal to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Poundal to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Poundal to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Poundal to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Poundal to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Poundal to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Poundal to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Poundal to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Poundal to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Poundal to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Poundal to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (4 units)
Poundal to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Poundal to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Poundal to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Poundal to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pdl = 0.0150966185 seer) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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