Convert Hundredweight (US) to Metric Ton
Convert hundredweights (us) to metric tons instantly. 1 hundredweight (us) = 0.045359237 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton to Hundredweight (US) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Hundredweight (US)
The US (short) hundredweight equals 100 pounds, about 45.36 kilograms.
The American 'hundred'-pound commercial weight (also called the cental).
US commodity trade in grain, livestock feed, and produce.
Standardized at 100 pounds in US customary units.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms; it is also called the tonne.
From 'tun', a large medieval cask; 'metric' distinguishes it from imperial tons.
The global standard for trade, freight, and heavy industry.
Recognized internationally with the spread of the metric system in the late 19th century.
Hundredweight (US) to Metric Ton conversion formula
The relationship between hundredweights (us) and metric tons:
To convert hundredweights (us) to metric tons, multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 0.045359237. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 22.0462262185.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in metric tons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Metric Ton to Hundredweight (US) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (us) to metric tons
- Write down the value in hundredweights (us) (cwt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.045359237.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 22.0462262185.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to t:
1 × 0.045359237 = 0.045359237 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to t:
100 × 0.045359237 = 4.5359237 t
Hundredweight (US) to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (us) to metric tons:
| Hundredweight (US) [cwt] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0004535924 |
| 0.1 | 0.0045359237 |
| 1 | 0.045359237 |
| 2 | 0.090718474 |
| 3 | 0.136077711 |
| 4 | 0.181436948 |
| 5 | 0.226796185 |
| 10 | 0.45359237 |
| 20 | 0.90718474 |
| 30 | 1.36077711 |
| 40 | 1.81436948 |
| 50 | 2.26796185 |
| 100 | 4.5359237 |
| 500 | 22.6796185 |
| 1000 | 45.359237 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cwt = 0.045359237 t) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.