Convert hundredweight (UK) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Quintal (Metric)
1 cwt (UK) = 0.5080234544 cwt
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to cwt:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 0.5080234544 cwt = 7.620351816 cwt
Hundredweight (Uk) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system 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.