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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.

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.

Origin:

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.

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