Convert ton (metric) to hundredweight (UK)

Please provide values below to convert ton (metric) [t] to hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)], or Convert hundredweight (UK) to ton (metric).




How to Convert Ton (Metric) to Hundredweight (Uk)

1 t = 19.6841305522212 cwt (UK)

Example: convert 15 t to cwt (UK):
15 t = 15 Γ— 19.6841305522212 cwt (UK) = 295.261958283318 cwt (UK)


Ton (Metric) to Hundredweight (Uk) Conversion Table

ton (metric) hundredweight (UK)

Ton (Metric)

The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.

History/Origin

The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.

Current Use

The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.


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.



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