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Convert Gram to Quintal (metric)

Convert grams to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 gram = 1e-5 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) to Gram 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

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

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.

Gram to Quintal (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between grams and quintals (metric):

1 g = 1e-5 q
1 q = 100000 g

To convert grams to quintals (metric), multiply the value in grams by 1e-5. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 100000.

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 Gram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert grams to quintals (metric)

  1. Write down the value in grams (g).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 100000.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 g to q:
1 × 1e-5 = 1e-5 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 g to q:
100 × 1e-5 = 0.001 q

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-gram school ruler converts cleanly to quintals (metric) — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 g × 1e-5 = 0.0003 q

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-gram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between grams and quintals (metric) daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 g × 1e-5 = 0.0001 q

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 grams wide. Converting to quintals (metric) is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 g × 1e-5 = 5e-5 q

Gram to Quintal (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting grams to quintals (metric):

Gram [g]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.011e-7
0.11e-6
11e-5
22e-5
33e-5
44e-5
55e-5
100.0001
200.0002
300.0003
400.0004
500.0005
1000.001
5000.005
10000.01

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 gram?
1 gram equals 1e-5 quintal (metric).
How do I convert grams to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in grams by 1e-5 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to grams?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 100000, or use the Quintal (metric) to Gram converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 grams?
100 grams equals 0.001 quintals (metric), because 100 × 1e-5 = 0.001.

Convert Gram to other weight units

Show all Gram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Gram to Attogram (ag) Gram to Femtogram (fg) Gram to Picogram (pg) Gram to Nanogram (ng) Gram to Microgram (µg) Gram to Milligram (mg) Gram to Centigram (cg) Gram to Decigram (dg) Gram to Dekagram (dag) Gram to Hectogram (hg) Gram to Kilogram (kg) Gram to Quintal (metric) (q) Gram to Metric Ton (t) Gram to Gigagram (Gg) Gram to Teragram (Tg) Gram to Petagram (Pg) Gram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Gram to Grain (gr) Gram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Gram to Ounce (oz) Gram to Pound (lb) Gram to Clove (clove) Gram to Stone (US) (st) Gram to Stone (UK) (st) Gram to Quarter (US) (qr) Gram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Gram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Gram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Gram to Wey (wey) Gram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Gram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Gram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Gram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Gram to Carat (metric) (ct) Gram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Gram to Pennyweight (dwt) Gram to Momme (mom) Gram to Mace (mace) Gram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Gram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Gram to Tael (tael) Gram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Gram to Ratti (ratti) Gram to Masha (masha) Gram to Tola (tola) Gram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Gram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Gram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Gram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Gram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Gram to Muon Mass (mµ) Gram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Gram to Proton Mass (mp) Gram to Neutron Mass (mn) Gram to Deuteron Mass (md) Gram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Gram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Gram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Gram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Gram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Gram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Gram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Gram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Gram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Gram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Gram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Gram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Gram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Gram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Gram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Gram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Gram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Gram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Gram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Gram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Gram to Poundal (pdl) Gram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Gram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Gram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Gram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 g = 1e-5 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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