Convert hundredweight (UK) to slug
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Slug
1 cwt (UK) = 3.48106641921705 slug
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to slug:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 3.48106641921705 slug = 52.2159962882558 slug
Hundredweight (Uk) to Slug Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.