Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Metric Ton
Hundredweight (UK)
The hundredweight (UK) is a unit of mass used in the United Kingdom, primarily in agriculture and industry. It is equal to 112 pounds or approximately 50.8 kilograms. The hundredweight is part of the British Imperial system and is used to measure bulk commodities like grain and livestock.
The hundredweight originated in medieval England as a unit of mass for measuring grain and other agricultural products. It was defined as 112 pounds. The term "hundredweight" comes from the Latin word "centum", meaning "hundred". The hundredweight was used in trade and agriculture for centuries and continues to be used in the UK as part of the British Imperial system.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (or tonne, symbol t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (1,000 kg) or 1 megagram (1 Mg). It is part of the metric system but is not an SI unit. However, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its widespread application in measuring large masses, such as in industry and transportation.
The metric ton was introduced in the 1790s during the creation of the metric system in France. It was established as a convenient way to represent large quantities of mass, aligning with the decimal-based nature of the system. The term "tonne" is derived from the Old French word "tonne", meaning a large cask or barrel, reflecting its use in measuring heavy loads. Over time, it became a standardized unit used globally in fields like shipping, agriculture, and environmental science.
Convert Hundredweight (UK) to other weight-converter units
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 50.80234544 Kilogram
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 50802.34544 Gram
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 50802345.44 Milligram
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.0508023454 Metric Ton
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.05 Long Ton
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.056 Short Ton
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 112 Pound
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 1792 Ounce
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 254011.7272 Carat
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 8.96 Stone (US)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 8 Stone (UK)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 784000 Grain
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 3.481066419 Slug
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.5080234544 Quintal
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 4.48 Quarter (US)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 4 Quarter (UK)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 1.12 Hundredweight (US)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 1 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 1943.7947518 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 1735.137 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.0508023454 Tonne
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.0000508023 Kiloton
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 3.059405457e+28 Dalton
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 5.18439753 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Hundredweight (UK) = 0.112 Kilopound