Convert stone (UK) to quintal (metric)

Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to stone (UK).




How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Quintal (Metric)

1 st (UK) = 0.0635029318 cwt

Example: convert 15 st (UK) to cwt:
15 st (UK) = 15 Γ— 0.0635029318 cwt = 0.952543977 cwt


Stone (Uk) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table

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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.


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.



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