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Convert Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK)

Convert hundredweights (us) to hundredweights (uk) instantly. 1 hundredweight (us) = 0.8928571429 hundredweight (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US) 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 (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.

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.

Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion formula

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

1 cwt = 0.8928571429 cwt
1 cwt = 1.12 cwt

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

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in hundredweights (uk) 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 (UK) to Hundredweight (US) converter for the reverse direction.

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to cwt:
1 × 0.8928571429 = 0.8928571429 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to cwt:
100 × 0.8928571429 = 89.2857142857 cwt

Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion table

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

Hundredweight (US) [cwt]Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]
0.010.0089285714
0.10.0892857143
10.8928571429
21.7857142857
32.6785714286
43.5714285714
54.4642857143
108.9285714286
2017.8571428571
3026.7857142857
4035.7142857143
5044.6428571429
10089.2857142857
500446.4285714286
1000892.8571428571

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (uk) is 1 hundredweight (us)?
1 hundredweight (us) equals 0.8928571429 hundredweight (uk).
How do I convert hundredweights (us) to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 0.8928571429 to get hundredweights (uk).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) back to hundredweights (us)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 1.12, or use the Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US) converter.
How many hundredweights (uk) is 100 hundredweights (us)?
100 hundredweights (us) equals 89.2857142857 hundredweights (uk), because 100 × 0.8928571429 = 89.2857142857.

Convert Hundredweight (US) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cwt = 0.8928571429 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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