Convert stone (US) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to stone (US).
1 st (US) = 0.0635029318 cwt. To convert stone (US) to quintal (metric), multiply the value by 0.0635029318; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cwt = 15.7473044418 st (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 st (US) = 0.0635029318 cwt
- 1 cwt = 15.7473044418 st (US)
- 10 st (US) = 0.635029318 cwt
- 100 st (US) = 6.35029318 cwt
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Quintal (Metric)
1 st (US) = 0.0635029318 cwt
Example: convert 15 st (US) to cwt:
15 st (US) = 15 × 0.0635029318 cwt = 0.952543977 cwt
Stone (Us) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
| stone (US) | quintal (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 st (US) | 0.0635029318 cwt |
| 2 st (US) | 0.1270058636 cwt |
| 3 st (US) | 0.1905087954 cwt |
| 5 st (US) | 0.317514659 cwt |
| 10 st (US) | 0.635029318 cwt |
| 20 st (US) | 1.270058636 cwt |
| 50 st (US) | 3.17514659 cwt |
| 100 st (US) | 6.35029318 cwt |
| 500 st (US) | 31.7514659 cwt |
| 1000 st (US) | 63.5029318 cwt |
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
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 stone (US) in quintal (metric)?
1 stone (US) (st (US)) = 0.0635029318 quintal (metric) (cwt).
How do you convert stone (US) to quintal (metric)?
Multiply the stone (US) value by 0.0635029318. For example, 25 st (US) × 0.0635029318 = 1.587573295 cwt.
What is 10 stone (US) in quintal (metric)?
10 st (US) = 0.635029318 cwt.
Which unit is larger, the stone (US) or the quintal (metric)?
The quintal (metric) is the larger unit: 1 st (US) equals only 0.0635029318 cwt.