What is a kilogram and how is it defined?

A kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant. It measures the amount of matter in an object and differs from weight, which is a force.

What does one US hundredweight represent?

One US hundredweight equals exactly 100 avoirdupois pounds or 45.359237 kilograms and is used to express bulk quantities in US customary mass units.

Why should I be careful when converting between kilogram and hundredweight?

Because the US hundredweight differs from the UK hundredweight, so selecting the correct region-specific unit is important to avoid inaccurate conversions.

How to Convert Kilogram [kg] to Hundredweight (US)?

Convert kilograms to US hundredweight with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Ideal for agricultural and industrial bulk mass conversions using US customary units.

Kilogram [kg]

Hundredweight (US)

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Kilogram [kg] to Hundredweight (US) Conversion Table

Kilogram [kg]	Hundredweight (US)

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Kilogram [kg] to Hundredweight (US) Conversion Table
Kilogram [kg]	Hundredweight (US)

Explore More Weight And Mass Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to convert mass values from kilograms (kg), the SI base unit for mass, into the US hundredweight, a customary unit used primarily for bulk agricultural and industrial goods. It simplifies expressing and handling these quantities in familiar US commercial units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the mass value measured in kilograms [kg].
Select kilogram as the source unit and hundredweight (US) as the target unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent mass in US hundredweight.

Key Features

Converts mass from kilogram (SI unit) to US hundredweight (customary unit).
Supports bulk quantity conversions relevant for agriculture and industry.
Easy and quick browser-based interface for seamless unit conversion.

Examples

10 kg is converted to 0.220462262 hundredweight (US).
50 kg equals 1.10231131 hundredweight (US).

Common Use Cases

Pricing and trading agricultural commodities such as milk or grain in US customary units.
Calculating bulk packaging and freight weights for feed, fertilizer, and other shipments.
Quantifying industrial material quantities like sacks or pallets in hundredweight units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you are converting to the US hundredweight, not the UK hundredweight, to avoid confusion.
Use this tool primarily for bulk mass measurements rather than small-scale weights.
Verify unit selections carefully when working in international contexts.

Limitations

Conversion only applies to the US hundredweight; the UK hundredweight differs and requires separate handling.
Conversion results use decimal approximations, so slight rounding differences may occur.
Not suitable for weighing small mass values due to the large size of a hundredweight unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilogram and how is it defined?: A kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant. It measures the amount of matter in an object and differs from weight, which is a force.
What does one US hundredweight represent?: One US hundredweight equals exactly 100 avoirdupois pounds or 45.359237 kilograms and is used to express bulk quantities in US customary mass units.
Why should I be careful when converting between kilogram and hundredweight?: Because the US hundredweight differs from the UK hundredweight, so selecting the correct region-specific unit is important to avoid inaccurate conversions.

Key Terminology

Kilogram [kg]: The SI base unit of mass defined by fixing the Planck constant; it quantifies the amount of matter in an object.
Hundredweight (US): A US customary mass unit equal to 100 avoirdupois pounds, often used for bulk quantities in agriculture and industry.
Avoirdupois pound: A unit of mass commonly used in the US customary system, with 100 pounds comprising one US hundredweight.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the base SI unit for mass used in this converter?

Pound

Kilogram

Newton

Which unit equals exactly 100 avoirdupois pounds?

UK hundredweight

US hundredweight

Kilogram

What is a common use for converting kilograms to US hundredweight?

Small-scale laboratory measurements

Pricing agricultural products

Measuring force in newtons

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Electric Resistivity Units Converter Online Mass Flux Density Units Converter Online Acceleration Units Converter Online Area Units Converter Online Fuel Efficiency Volume Units Converter