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).
1 cwt (US) = 0.45359237 cwt. To convert hundredweight (US) to quintal (metric), multiply the value by 0.45359237; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cwt = 2.20462262185 cwt (US)). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cwt (US) = 0.45359237 cwt
- 1 cwt = 2.20462262185 cwt (US)
- 10 cwt (US) = 4.5359237 cwt
- 100 cwt (US) = 45.359237 cwt
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
| hundredweight (US) | quintal (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 cwt (US) | 0.45359237 cwt |
| 2 cwt (US) | 0.90718474 cwt |
| 3 cwt (US) | 1.36077711 cwt |
| 5 cwt (US) | 2.26796185 cwt |
| 10 cwt (US) | 4.5359237 cwt |
| 20 cwt (US) | 9.0718474 cwt |
| 50 cwt (US) | 22.6796185 cwt |
| 100 cwt (US) | 45.359237 cwt |
| 500 cwt (US) | 226.796185 cwt |
| 1000 cwt (US) | 453.59237 cwt |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hundredweight (US) in quintal (metric)?
1 hundredweight (US) (cwt (US)) = 0.45359237 quintal (metric) (cwt).
How do you convert hundredweight (US) to quintal (metric)?
Multiply the hundredweight (US) value by 0.45359237. For example, 25 cwt (US) × 0.45359237 = 11.33980925 cwt.
What is 10 hundredweight (US) in quintal (metric)?
10 cwt (US) = 4.5359237 cwt.
Which unit is larger, the hundredweight (US) or the quintal (metric)?
The quintal (metric) is the larger unit: 1 cwt (US) equals only 0.45359237 cwt.