Convert Tonne to Quintal
Tonne
The tonne (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 tonne 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.
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 Tonne to other weight-converter units
1 Tonne = 1000 Kilogram
1 Tonne = 1000000 Gram
1 Tonne = 1000000000 Milligram
1 Tonne = 1 Metric Ton
1 Tonne = 0.9842073304 Long Ton
1 Tonne = 1.1023122101 Short Ton
1 Tonne = 2204.6244202 Pound
1 Tonne = 35273.990723 Ounce
1 Tonne = 5000000 Carat
1 Tonne = 176.36980975 Stone (US)
1 Tonne = 157.47304442 Stone (UK)
1 Tonne = 15432358.353 Grain
1 Tonne = 68.521765857 Slug
1 Tonne = 10 Quintal
1 Tonne = 88.184904874 Quarter (US)
1 Tonne = 78.736522209 Quarter (UK)
1 Tonne = 22.046226218 Hundredweight (US)
1 Tonne = 19.684130552 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Tonne = 34285.710367 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Tonne = 30612.244898 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Tonne = 1 Tonne
1 Tonne = 0.001 Kiloton
1 Tonne = 6.022173643e+29 Dalton
1 Tonne = 101.9716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Tonne = 2.2046226218 Kilopound