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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.

Origin:

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.

Grain

The grain (gr) is a unit of mass used in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as 1/7000 of a pound or approximately 64.79891 milligrams. The grain is one of the smallest units of mass commonly used and is primarily employed in measuring the weight of precious metals, gemstones, and ammunition (such as bullets).

Origin:

The grain traces its origins to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single grain of cereal, such as barley or wheat, which was used as a reference for small weight measurements. The term "grain" comes from the Latin "granum", meaning "grain" or "seed." The grain was used as a standard measure in ancient civilizations, including the Romans, and its use continued throughout medieval Europe. Over time, it was standardized in the 14th century as part of the Avoirdupois system and has remained in use for very precise measurements in modern times, especially in scientific fields, medicine, and the firearm industry.

Convert Quintal to other weight-converter units

1 Quintal = 100 Kilogram

1 Quintal = 100000 Gram

1 Quintal = 100000000 Milligram

1 Quintal = 0.1 Metric Ton

1 Quintal = 0.0984206528 Long Ton

1 Quintal = 0.1102311311 Short Ton

1 Quintal = 220.46226218 Pound

1 Quintal = 3527.396195 Ounce

1 Quintal = 500000 Carat

1 Quintal = 17.636980975 Stone (US)

1 Quintal = 15.747304442 Stone (UK)

1 Quintal = 1543235.8353 Grain

1 Quintal = 6.8521765857 Slug

1 Quintal = 1 Quintal

1 Quintal = 8.8184904874 Quarter (US)

1 Quintal = 7.8736522209 Quarter (UK)

1 Quintal = 2.2046226218 Hundredweight (US)

1 Quintal = 1.9684130552 Hundredweight (UK)

1 Quintal = 3428.5710367 Ton (assay) (US)

1 Quintal = 3061.2244898 Ton (assay) (UK)

1 Quintal = 0.1 Tonne

1 Quintal = 0.0001 Kiloton

1 Quintal = 6.022173643e+28 Dalton

1 Quintal = 10.19716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter

1 Quintal = 0.2204622622 Kilopound