Convert hundredweight (US) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to hundredweight (US).
1 cwt (US) = 0.0446428571429 ton (UK). To convert hundredweight (US) to ton (long), multiply the value by 0.0446428571429; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton (UK) = 22.4 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) = 0.0446428571429 ton (UK)
- 1 ton (UK) = 22.4 cwt (US)
- 10 cwt (US) = 0.446428571429 ton (UK)
- 100 cwt (US) = 4.46428571429 ton (UK)
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Ton (Long)
1 cwt (US) = 0.0446428571428571 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to ton (UK):
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 0.0446428571428571 ton (UK) = 0.669642857142857 ton (UK)
Hundredweight (Us) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
| hundredweight (US) | ton (long) |
|---|---|
| 1 cwt (US) | 0.0446428571429 ton (UK) |
| 2 cwt (US) | 0.0892857142857 ton (UK) |
| 3 cwt (US) | 0.133928571429 ton (UK) |
| 5 cwt (US) | 0.223214285714 ton (UK) |
| 10 cwt (US) | 0.446428571429 ton (UK) |
| 20 cwt (US) | 0.892857142857 ton (UK) |
| 50 cwt (US) | 2.23214285714 ton (UK) |
| 100 cwt (US) | 4.46428571429 ton (UK) |
| 500 cwt (US) | 22.3214285714 ton (UK) |
| 1000 cwt (US) | 44.6428571429 ton (UK) |
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.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hundredweight (US) in ton (long)?
1 hundredweight (US) (cwt (US)) = 0.0446428571429 ton (long) (ton (UK)).
How do you convert hundredweight (US) to ton (long)?
Multiply the hundredweight (US) value by 0.0446428571429. For example, 25 cwt (US) × 0.0446428571429 = 1.11607142857 ton (UK).
What is 10 hundredweight (US) in ton (long)?
10 cwt (US) = 0.446428571429 ton (UK).
Which unit is larger, the hundredweight (US) or the ton (long)?
The ton (long) is the larger unit: 1 cwt (US) equals only 0.0446428571429 ton (UK).