Convert Quarter (US) to Poundal
Convert quarters (us) to poundals instantly. 1 quarter (us) = 804.9999980123 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Quarter (US) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Quarter (US)
The US quarter equals one-fourth of a short hundredweight, 25 pounds (about 11.34 kg).
A 'quarter' of the US short hundredweight.
US agricultural and commodity weighing.
Defined within the US customary hundredweight system.
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.
Quarter (US) to Poundal conversion formula
The relationship between quarters (us) and poundals:
To convert quarters (us) to poundals, multiply the value in quarters (us) by 804.9999980123. To reverse, multiply poundals by 0.001242236.
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 Quarter (US) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert quarters (us) to poundals
- Write down the value in quarters (us) (qr).
- Multiply that value by the factor 804.9999980123.
- The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
- To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 0.001242236.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 qr to pdl:
1 × 804.9999980123 = 804.9999980123 pdl
Example 2 — Convert 100 qr to pdl:
100 × 804.9999980123 = 80499.9998012312 pdl
Quarter (US) to Poundal conversion table
Standard reference values for converting quarters (us) to poundals:
| Quarter (US) [qr] | Poundal [pdl] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 8.0499999801 |
| 0.1 | 80.4999998012 |
| 1 | 804.9999980123 |
| 2 | 1609.9999960246 |
| 3 | 2414.9999940369 |
| 4 | 3219.9999920492 |
| 5 | 4024.9999900616 |
| 10 | 8049.9999801231 |
| 20 | 16099.9999602462 |
| 30 | 24149.9999403694 |
| 40 | 32199.9999204925 |
| 50 | 40249.9999006156 |
| 100 | 80499.9998012312 |
| 500 | 402499.9990061562 |
| 1000 | 804999.9980123123 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 qr = 804.9999980123 pdl) 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)
The treaty (signed by US
- 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.