Poundal to Long Ton-Force Converter

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1.387542e-5

1 pdl = 1.387542e-5 ltnf

Formula:

ltnf = pdl × 0.0000138754

With your value: 1 pdl = 1.387542e-5 ltnf

Other Poundal to Long Ton-Force conversions

2 pdl to ltnf 3 pdl to ltnf 4 pdl to ltnf 5 pdl to ltnf 6 pdl to ltnf 7 pdl to ltnf 8 pdl to ltnf

Poundal to Long Ton-Force Conversion Table

Poundal (pdl)	Long Ton-Force (ltnf)
0.5	6.937712e-6
1	1.387542e-5
2	2.775085e-5
5	6.937712e-5
10	0.000139
15	0.000208
20	0.000278
25	0.000347
50	0.000694
100	0.001388
250	0.003469
500	0.006938
1000	0.013875

Long Ton-Force to Poundal Conversion Table

Long Ton-Force (ltnf)	Poundal (pdl)
0.5	36,034.934383
1	72,069.868766
2	144,139.737533
5	360,349.343832
10	720,698.687664
15	1,081,048.031496
20	1,441,397.375328
25	1,801,746.71916
50	3,603,493.43832
100	7,206,986.87664
250	18,017,467.191601
500	36,034,934.383202
1000	72,069,868.766404

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Poundal (pdl)

Force

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Long Ton-Force (ltnf)

Force

Exact conversion

Derived from the newton (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²). Gravitational units use the standard acceleration 9.806 65 m/s² exactly.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Poundal to Long Ton-Force

To convert from Poundal (pdl) to Long Ton-Force (ltnf), multiply the value by 1.387542e-5.

Formula: ltnf = pdl × 0.0000138754

Reverse: pdl = ltnf × 72,069.8687664042

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Poundal. For example: 5 pdl
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.387542e-5
The result is: 6.937712e-5 ltnf

About Poundal

The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force. One poundal equals 0.1382549544 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Long Ton-Force

The long ton-force (ltnf) is a unit of force. One long ton-force equals 9964.016418 newtons. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other force unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: force calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Long Ton-Force are in 1 Poundal?

There are exactly 1.387542e-5 Long Ton-Force in 1 Poundal. This means the conversion factor from Poundal to Long Ton-Force is 1.387542e-5.

What is the formula to convert Poundal to Long Ton-Force?

The formula to convert Poundal to Long Ton-Force is: ltnf = pdl × 0.0000138754. For example, to convert 10 Poundal to Long Ton-Force, you would multiply 10 by 1.387542e-5.

What is a Poundal?