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Convert Ton (long, UK) to Poundal

Convert tons (long, uk) to poundals instantly. 1 ton (long, uk) = 72127.9998219032 poundal — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Poundal to Ton (long, UK) 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

Avoirdupois

Ton (long, UK)

What is a ton (long, uk)?

The long (UK) ton equals 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (long, uk)

The British imperial ton, equal to 20 long hundredweight.

Where it is used

UK shipping and historical heavy industry.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within the British imperial system.

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.

Ton (long, UK) to Poundal conversion formula

The relationship between tons (long, uk) and poundals:

1 long tn = 72127.9998219032 pdl
1 pdl = 1.386424e-5 long tn

To convert tons (long, uk) to poundals, multiply the value in tons (long, uk) by 72127.9998219032. To reverse, multiply poundals by 1.386424e-5.

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 Ton (long, UK) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tons (long, uk) to poundals

  1. Write down the value in tons (long, uk) (long tn).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 72127.9998219032.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in poundals (pdl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the poundal value by 1.386424e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 long tn to pdl:
1 × 72127.9998219032 = 72127.9998219032 pdl

Example 2 — Convert 100 long tn to pdl:
100 × 72127.9998219032 = 7212799.9821903165 pdl

Real-world example — Geographic to architectural scale

One ton (long, uk) equals 100,000 poundals. Map scales use this when an architectural site plan (in the smaller unit) must be related to road-network plans (in the larger unit) on the same drawing.

1 long tn × 72127.9998219032 = 72127.9998219032 pdl

Real-world example — Geographic to architectural conversion

One ton (long, uk) equals 100,000 poundals. The conversion bridges geographic-scale survey work and architectural-scale building plans on the same drawing.

1 long tn × 72127.9998219032 = 72127.9998219032 pdl

Ton (long, UK) to Poundal conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tons (long, uk) to poundals:

Ton (long, UK) [long tn]Poundal [pdl]
0.01721.279998219
0.17212.7999821903
172127.9998219032
2144255.9996438063
3216383.9994657095
4288511.9992876127
5360639.9991095159
10721279.9982190317
201442559.9964380634
302163839.9946570951
402885119.9928761269
503606399.9910951583
1007212799.9821903165
5003.6064e+7
10007.2128e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many poundals is 1 ton (long, uk)?
1 ton (long, uk) equals 72127.9998219032 poundal.
How do I convert tons (long, uk) to poundals?
Multiply the value in tons (long, uk) by 72127.9998219032 to get poundals.
How do I convert poundals back to tons (long, uk)?
Multiply the value in poundals by 1.386424e-5, or use the Poundal to Ton (long, UK) converter.
How many poundals is 100 tons (long, uk)?
100 tons (long, uk) equals 7212799.9821903165 poundals, because 100 × 72127.9998219032 = 7212799.9821903165.

Convert Ton (long, UK) to other weight units

Show all Ton (long, UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Attogram (ag) Ton (long, UK) to Femtogram (fg) Ton (long, UK) to Picogram (pg) Ton (long, UK) to Nanogram (ng) Ton (long, UK) to Microgram (µg) Ton (long, UK) to Milligram (mg) Ton (long, UK) to Centigram (cg) Ton (long, UK) to Decigram (dg) Ton (long, UK) to Gram (g) Ton (long, UK) to Dekagram (dag) Ton (long, UK) to Hectogram (hg) Ton (long, UK) to Kilogram (kg) Ton (long, UK) to Quintal (metric) (q) Ton (long, UK) to Metric Ton (t) Ton (long, UK) to Gigagram (Gg) Ton (long, UK) to Teragram (Tg) Ton (long, UK) to Petagram (Pg) Ton (long, UK) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Grain (gr) Ton (long, UK) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Ton (long, UK) to Ounce (oz) Ton (long, UK) to Pound (lb) Ton (long, UK) to Clove (clove) Ton (long, UK) to Stone (US) (st) Ton (long, UK) to Stone (UK) (st) Ton (long, UK) to Quarter (US) (qr) Ton (long, UK) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Ton (long, UK) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Ton (long, UK) to Wey (wey) Ton (long, UK) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Ton (long, UK) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Ton (long, UK) to Carat (metric) (ct) Ton (long, UK) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Ton (long, UK) to Pennyweight (dwt) Ton (long, UK) to Momme (mom) Ton (long, UK) to Mace (mace) Ton (long, UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Ton (long, UK) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Ton (long, UK) to Tael (tael) Ton (long, UK) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Ratti (ratti) Ton (long, UK) to Masha (masha) Ton (long, UK) to Tola (tola) Ton (long, UK) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Ton (long, UK) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Ton (long, UK) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Ton (long, UK) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Ton (long, UK) to Muon Mass (mµ) Ton (long, UK) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Ton (long, UK) to Proton Mass (mp) Ton (long, UK) to Neutron Mass (mn) Ton (long, UK) to Deuteron Mass (md) Ton (long, UK) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Ton (long, UK) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Ton (long, UK) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Ton (long, UK) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Ton (long, UK) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Ton (long, UK) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Ton (long, UK) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Ton (long, UK) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Ton (long, UK) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Ton (long, UK) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Ton (long, UK) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Ton (long, UK) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Ton (long, UK) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Ton (long, UK) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Ton (long, UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Ton (long, UK) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Ton (long, UK) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Ton (long, UK) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Ton (long, UK) to Poundal (pdl) Ton (long, UK) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Ton (long, UK) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Ton (long, UK) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Ton (long, UK) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 long tn = 72127.9998219032 pdl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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