Convert hundredweight (US) to megagram
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to megagram [Mg], or Convert megagram to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Megagram
1 cwt (US) = 0.045359237 Mg
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to Mg:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 0.045359237 Mg = 0.680388555 Mg
Hundredweight (Us) to Megagram Conversion Table
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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.
Megagram
A megagram (Mg) is a unit of mass equal to one million grams or 1,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The megagram was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger unit of mass, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts. It is also known as a metric ton in some regions, though this can vary by country.
Current Use
The megagram is used in scientific, industrial, and environmental fields to measure large quantities of mass, especially where the metric system is standard. It is commonly used in contexts such as agriculture, manufacturing, and environmental science.