Convert hundredweight (US) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Quintal (Metric)
1 cwt (US) = 0.45359237 cwt
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to cwt:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 0.45359237 cwt = 6.80388555 cwt
Hundredweight (Us) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.