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Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric)

Convert hundredweights (uk) to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 hundredweight (uk) = 0.5080234544 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) 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.

Metric / SI

Quintal (metric)

What is a quintal (metric)?

The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.

Origin of the quintal (metric)

From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.

Where it is used

Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.

Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between hundredweights (uk) and quintals (metric):

1 cwt = 0.5080234544 q
1 q = 1.9684130552 cwt

To convert hundredweights (uk) to quintals (metric), multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 0.5080234544. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 1.9684130552.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (uk) to quintals (metric)

  1. Write down the value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.5080234544.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 1.9684130552.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to q:
1 × 0.5080234544 = 0.5080234544 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to q:
100 × 0.5080234544 = 50.80234544 q

Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (uk) to quintals (metric):

Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.010.0050802345
0.10.0508023454
10.5080234544
21.0160469088
31.5240703632
42.0320938176
52.540117272
105.080234544
2010.160469088
3015.240703632
4020.320938176
5025.40117272
10050.80234544
500254.0117272
1000508.0234544

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 hundredweight (uk)?
1 hundredweight (uk) equals 0.5080234544 quintal (metric).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 0.5080234544 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 1.9684130552, or use the Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (UK) converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 hundredweights (uk)?
100 hundredweights (uk) equals 50.80234544 quintals (metric), because 100 × 0.5080234544 = 50.80234544.

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 = 0.5080234544 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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