Convert quintal (metric) to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quintal (metric) [cwt] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to quintal (metric).
How to Convert Quintal (Metric) to Stone (Uk)
1 cwt = 15.747304441777 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 cwt to st (UK):
15 cwt = 15 × 15.747304441777 st (UK) = 236.209566626655 st (UK)
Quintal (Metric) to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.