What is a metric quintal?

A metric quintal, also called a metric centner, is a mass unit equal to 100 kilograms used mostly for bulk weights in agriculture.

How does the US hundredweight differ from the British hundredweight?

The US hundredweight equals 100 pounds (about 45.359 kg), whereas the British long hundredweight is 112 pounds (approximately 50.802 kg).

When should I use this converter?

Use it to reconcile bulk weights between metric quintal and US hundredweight, especially in agricultural trading, pricing, and shipment invoicing.

How to Convert from Quintal (metric) [cwt] to Hundredweight (US)?

Convert weights between Quintal (metric) and Hundredweight (US) using this easy-to-use unit converter tool designed for agricultural trading, pricing, and bulk shipment calculations.

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Quintal (metric) [cwt] to Hundredweight (US) Conversion Table

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Quintal (metric) [cwt] to Hundredweight (US) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter tool helps you transform weight values from the metric quintal unit to the US hundredweight. It is especially useful in agriculture, commodity markets, and logistics where both metric and US customary units are employed.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in Quintal (metric) [cwt].
Select the target unit as Hundredweight (US).
Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in hundredweight.
Use the results for trading, pricing, or shipment invoicing purposes.

Key Features

Converts weight values from Quintal (metric) to US Hundredweight accurately.
Provides clear definitions for both units including their measurement contexts.
Includes example conversions to demonstrate practical usage.
Supports reconciliation of bulk weights in trading, pricing, and freight calculations.
Browser-based tool with simple input and selection interface.

Examples

1 Quintal (metric) [cwt] equals approximately 2.2046 Hundredweight (US).
5 Quintals (metric) convert to about 11.0231 Hundredweight (US).

Common Use Cases

Pricing and trading agricultural commodities where weights are specified in 100-kg units versus US pounds.
Reporting harvest yields and market statistics in regions using metric quintal and US hundredweight.
Weighing and invoicing bulk shipments when contracts require conversion between metric and US customary units.
Calculating freight and packaging weights in the agricultural and commodity logistics sectors.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify which hundredweight definition applies—US hundredweight is different from the British long hundredweight.
Use this tool when working with bulk agricultural weights to ensure consistent communication across unit systems.
Consider rounding conventions used in commercial transactions when interpreting converted values.
Check contract specifics for required unit standards before converting weights.

Limitations

The metric quintal is exactly 100 kilograms, while the US hundredweight equals 100 pounds (about 45.359 kg), so differences in base units must be understood.
This conversion does not apply to the British long hundredweight, which has a different mass value.
Precision may be affected by rounding during conversion, which can influence commercial transactions.
Regional preferences for units may require additional clarification beyond this tool’s scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a metric quintal?: A metric quintal, also called a metric centner, is a mass unit equal to 100 kilograms used mostly for bulk weights in agriculture.
How does the US hundredweight differ from the British hundredweight?: The US hundredweight equals 100 pounds (about 45.359 kg), whereas the British long hundredweight is 112 pounds (approximately 50.802 kg).
When should I use this converter?: Use it to reconcile bulk weights between metric quintal and US hundredweight, especially in agricultural trading, pricing, and shipment invoicing.

Key Terminology

Quintal (metric) [cwt]: A metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms, used mainly for bulk agricultural weights.
Hundredweight (US): A US customary unit of mass equal to 100 avoirdupois pounds, commonly used for commercial bulk quantities.
British Long Hundredweight: A traditional British unit of weight equal to 112 pounds, distinct from the US hundredweight.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 Quintal (metric) equal in US Hundredweight?

Exactly 1 Hundredweight (US)

About 2.2046 Hundredweight (US)

About 0.5 Hundredweight (US)

Which unit is exactly 100 kilograms?

US Hundredweight

Metric Quintal

British Long Hundredweight

Which is NOT true about the US hundredweight?

It equals 100 pounds

It equals approximately 45.359 kilograms

It is the same as the British long hundredweight

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