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Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US)

Convert hundredweights (uk) to hundredweights (us) instantly. 1 hundredweight (uk) = 1.12 hundredweight (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (UK)

What is a hundredweight (uk)?

The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (uk)

Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.

Where it is used

UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (US)

What is a hundredweight (us)?

The US (short) hundredweight equals 100 pounds, about 45.36 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (us)

The American 'hundred'-pound commercial weight (also called the cental).

Where it is used

US commodity trade in grain, livestock feed, and produce.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 100 pounds in US customary units.

Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US) conversion formula

The relationship between hundredweights (uk) and hundredweights (us):

1 cwt = 1.12 cwt
1 cwt = 0.8928571429 cwt

To convert hundredweights (uk) to hundredweights (us), multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 1.12. To reverse, multiply hundredweights (us) by 0.8928571429.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in hundredweights (us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (uk) to hundredweights (us)

  1. Write down the value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.12.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hundredweights (us) (cwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hundredweight (us) value by 0.8928571429.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to cwt:
1 × 1.12 = 1.12 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to cwt:
100 × 1.12 = 112 cwt

Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (uk) to hundredweights (us):

Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]Hundredweight (US) [cwt]
0.010.0112
0.10.112
11.12
22.24
33.36
44.48
55.6
1011.2
2022.4
3033.6
4044.8
5056
100112
500560
10001120

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (us) is 1 hundredweight (uk)?
1 hundredweight (uk) equals 1.12 hundredweight (us).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) to hundredweights (us)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 1.12 to get hundredweights (us).
How do I convert hundredweights (us) back to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 0.8928571429, or use the Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK) converter.
How many hundredweights (us) is 100 hundredweights (uk)?
100 hundredweights (uk) equals 112 hundredweights (us), because 100 × 1.12 = 112.

Convert Hundredweight (UK) to other weight units

Show all Hundredweight (UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Attogram (ag) Hundredweight (UK) to Femtogram (fg) Hundredweight (UK) to Picogram (pg) Hundredweight (UK) to Nanogram (ng) Hundredweight (UK) to Microgram (µg) Hundredweight (UK) to Milligram (mg) Hundredweight (UK) to Centigram (cg) Hundredweight (UK) to Decigram (dg) Hundredweight (UK) to Gram (g) Hundredweight (UK) to Dekagram (dag) Hundredweight (UK) to Hectogram (hg) Hundredweight (UK) to Kilogram (kg) Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric) (q) Hundredweight (UK) to Metric Ton (t) Hundredweight (UK) to Gigagram (Gg) Hundredweight (UK) to Teragram (Tg) Hundredweight (UK) to Petagram (Pg) Hundredweight (UK) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Grain (gr) Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Hundredweight (UK) to Ounce (oz) Hundredweight (UK) to Pound (lb) Hundredweight (UK) to Clove (clove) Hundredweight (UK) to Stone (US) (st) Hundredweight (UK) to Stone (UK) (st) Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (US) (qr) Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Hundredweight (UK) to Wey (wey) Hundredweight (UK) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Hundredweight (UK) to Carat (metric) (ct) Hundredweight (UK) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Hundredweight (UK) to Pennyweight (dwt) Hundredweight (UK) to Momme (mom) Hundredweight (UK) to Mace (mace) Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Hundredweight (UK) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Hundredweight (UK) to Tael (tael) Hundredweight (UK) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Ratti (ratti) Hundredweight (UK) to Masha (masha) Hundredweight (UK) to Tola (tola) Hundredweight (UK) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Hundredweight (UK) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Hundredweight (UK) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Hundredweight (UK) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Hundredweight (UK) to Muon Mass (mµ) Hundredweight (UK) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Hundredweight (UK) to Proton Mass (mp) Hundredweight (UK) to Neutron Mass (mn) Hundredweight (UK) to Deuteron Mass (md) Hundredweight (UK) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Hundredweight (UK) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Hundredweight (UK) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Hundredweight (UK) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Hundredweight (UK) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Hundredweight (UK) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Hundredweight (UK) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Hundredweight (UK) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Hundredweight (UK) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Hundredweight (UK) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Hundredweight (UK) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Hundredweight (UK) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Hundredweight (UK) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Hundredweight (UK) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Hundredweight (UK) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Hundredweight (UK) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Poundal (pdl) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Hundredweight (UK) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Hundredweight (UK) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cwt = 1.12 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.