What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to change mass values from slugs, an Imperial/US customary unit, into metric quintals (cwt), a metric measure commonly used for bulk weights. It supports the needs of engineering disciplines and agricultural industries that require unit translation between different measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value you want to convert in slugs.
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Select 'slug' as the input unit and 'quintal (metric) [cwt]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in quintals.
Key Features
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Convert mass units from slug to metric quintal (100 kilograms).
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Browser-based tool with easy input and selection options.
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Useful for translating US customary system data into metric units for commerce and science.
Examples
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5 slugs = 0.729695147 metric quintals (cwt)
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10 slugs = 1.459390294 metric quintals (cwt)
Common Use Cases
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Dynamics and inertial calculations using US customary units.
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Ballistics and projectile motion problems involving Imperial measurements.
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Pricing and trading of agricultural commodities reported in metric quintals.
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Reporting harvest yields and market statistics with metric mass units.
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Weighing and invoicing bulk shipments where metric quintals are specified.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm whether your data originally uses slugs or another mass unit before converting.
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Use this converter to bridge legacy engineering and aerospace documents with modern metric reporting.
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Ensure clarity in communication by distinguishing the metric quintal from traditional hundredweight units.
Limitations
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The slug unit is primarily used only in Imperial/US customary contexts.
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Metric quintal equals exactly 100 kg and should not be confused with British or US hundredweight units, which differ.
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Conversion accuracy may vary due to rounding and approximate constants.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a slug in terms of mass?
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A slug is an Imperial/US customary mass unit defined as the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s² under a force of one pound-force, approximately 14.5939 kilograms.
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How is a metric quintal defined?
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A metric quintal, also called a metric centner, is a mass unit of 100 kilograms, commonly used for measuring bulk weights.
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Can I use this converter for British hundredweight?
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No, the metric quintal is different from the British long hundredweight (112 lb) and the US short hundredweight (100 lb). This tool converts only between slugs and the metric quintal.
Key Terminology
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Slug
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A unit of mass in the Imperial/US customary system defined by the force needed to accelerate it at 1 ft/s²; approximately 14.5939 kg.
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Metric Quintal (cwt)
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A metric mass unit equal to 100 kilograms commonly used for bulk weight measurements and agricultural reporting.
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Hundredweight (cwt)
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Traditional units of mass differing by region: British long cwt is 112 lb (≈50.802 kg), US short cwt is 100 lb (≈45.359 kg), distinct from the metric quintal.