Convert Pound to Quintal
Pound
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass or weight in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI), ensuring consistency across different systems. It is commonly used to measure body weight, food quantities, and in industries like shipping.
The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was known as the libra, a unit of weight equivalent to around 327 grams. The term pound comes from the Latin word "libra", which was used to refer to both the Roman pound and the unit of weight for trade. Over time, the pound evolved through various forms, including the Avoirdupois pound used in medieval England, which was based on a system of 16 ounces. The Avoirdupois pound became the standard for most goods in the U.S. and Britain by the 14th century and was later standardized internationally, with its value fixed to the kilogram in the 20th century.
Quintal
The quintal is a unit of mass used in some countries, primarily in trade and agriculture. It is equal to 100 kilograms (kg) in most countries that use the metric system. In the U.S., however, the quintal is sometimes referred to as 100 pounds (approximately 45.36 kilograms) and is used in certain industries, particularly in agriculture.
The term quintal comes from the Latin word "centum", meaning "hundred," and historically referred to a weight of around 100 kilograms. It was used in medieval Europe for measuring bulk commodities like grain, and the weight of the quintal varied by region and commodity. Over time, the quintal became standardized to 100 kilograms in most countries that adopted the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries. It continues to be used in international trade and agriculture, especially in countries like India, Brazil, and some European countries.
Convert Pound to other weight-converter units
1 Pound = 0.453592 Kilogram
1 Pound = 453.592 Gram
1 Pound = 453592 Milligram
1 Pound = 0.000453592 Metric Ton
1 Pound = 0.0004464286 Long Ton
1 Pound = 0.0005 Short Ton
1 Pound = 1 Pound
1 Pound = 16 Ounce
1 Pound = 2267.96 Carat
1 Pound = 0.08 Stone (US)
1 Pound = 0.0714285714 Stone (UK)
1 Pound = 7000 Grain
1 Pound = 0.0310809502 Slug
1 Pound = 0.0045359237 Quintal
1 Pound = 0.04 Quarter (US)
1 Pound = 0.0357142857 Quarter (UK)
1 Pound = 0.01 Hundredweight (US)
1 Pound = 0.0089285714 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Pound = 15.551736623 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Pound = 13.885480714 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Pound = 0.0004535924 Tonne
1 Pound = 4.535923699e-7 Kiloton
1 Pound = 2.731612015e+26 Dalton
1 Pound = 0.0462535494 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Pound = 0.001 Kilopound