What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you convert weight from pounds (lbs), a US customary mass unit, to the UK hundredweight, an imperial bulk mass measurement. It’s ideal for applications in agriculture, shipping, and engineering using British or Commonwealth units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in pounds [lbs] you wish to convert
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Select 'pound [lbs]' as the input unit and 'hundredweight (UK)' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the value in UK hundredweight
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Review the result for use in shipping, commodity pricing, or legal documents
Key Features
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Converts pounds to UK hundredweight with a precise conversion rate
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Supports weight and mass measurements in imperial and US customary units
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Provides examples to illustrate the conversion process
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Browser-based and easy to use for commercial and legal purposes
Examples
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10 pounds = 0.089285714 hundredweight (UK)
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100 pounds = 0.89285714 hundredweight (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Converting body or product weight from US customary to imperial bulk units for trade
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Calculating agricultural commodity quantities priced in UK hundredweight
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Determining freight or shipping weights expressed in imperial units
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Referencing weights in engineering or legal documentation involving tonnage measures
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check the measurement system context to avoid confusion between UK and US hundredweight
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Use the conversion tool for bulk weights where imperial units apply
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Apply the conversion results for pricing, shipping, or legal papers involving imperial tonnage
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Be mindful of rounding differences when converting large or fractional mass values
Limitations
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The UK hundredweight differs from the US hundredweight, requiring correct regional usage
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Rounding may affect accuracy with very large or fractional quantities
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Not suitable for conversions outside the specified imperial and US customary systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the exact conversion rate between pounds and UK hundredweight?
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One pound equals 0.0089285714 UK hundredweight based on imperial mass definitions.
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Where is the UK hundredweight still commonly used?
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It is used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries for agricultural pricing, shipping freight, and engineering measurements.
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Can this tool convert US hundredweight instead of UK hundredweight?
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No, this tool is designed specifically for converting pounds to the UK hundredweight, which differs from the US hundredweight.
Key Terminology
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Pound [lbs]
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A US customary unit of mass defined exactly as 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used for body weight and retail goods.
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Hundredweight (UK)
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An imperial mass unit equal to 112 pounds, used in British commercial, agricultural, and engineering contexts.
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Imperial Ton
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A large weight unit divided into 20 UK hundredweights, often referenced in legal and engineering documents.