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Convert Pound to Quintal (metric)

Convert pounds to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 pound = 0.0045359237 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) to Pound 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

Pound

What is a pound?

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.

Origin of the pound

From Latin 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight); the symbol lb comes from 'libra'.

Where it is used

The primary weight unit in the United States and informally in the UK.

When and where it was developed

The international avoirdupois pound was fixed in the 1959 yard-and-pound agreement.

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.

Pound to Quintal (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between pounds and quintals (metric):

1 lb = 0.0045359237 q
1 q = 220.4622621849 lb

To convert pounds to quintals (metric), multiply the value in pounds by 0.0045359237. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 220.4622621849.

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 Pound converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in pounds (lb).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0045359237.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 220.4622621849.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 lb to q:
1 × 0.0045359237 = 0.0045359237 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 lb to q:
100 × 0.0045359237 = 0.45359237 q

Real-world example — Reference scenario in case of fallback

Conversion between human-scale length units is the everyday workflow of architecture, athletics, and apparel design — three of the most common contexts that span metric and imperial systems.

1 lb × 0.0045359237 = 0.0045359237 q

Real-world example — Adult height conversion

A 1.8-pound-tall person measures a value in quintals (metric) that converts the height to the unit favoured by American forms, schools, or driver's licences. This is daily routine for anyone living between metric and imperial systems.

1.8 lb × 0.0045359237 = 0.0081646627 q

Real-world example — Fabric purchase length

Two pounds of fabric equals a value in quintals (metric) essential for tailors and textile buyers sourcing material from international suppliers that quote in different units.

2 lb × 0.0045359237 = 0.0090718474 q

Pound to Quintal (metric) conversion table

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

Pound [lb]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.014.535924e-5
0.10.0004535924
10.0045359237
20.0090718474
30.0136077711
40.0181436948
50.0226796185
100.045359237
200.090718474
300.136077711
400.181436948
500.226796185
1000.45359237
5002.26796185
10004.5359237

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 pound?
1 pound equals 0.0045359237 quintal (metric).
How do I convert pounds to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in pounds by 0.0045359237 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to pounds?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 220.4622621849, or use the Quintal (metric) to Pound converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 pounds?
100 pounds equals 0.45359237 quintals (metric), because 100 × 0.0045359237 = 0.45359237.

Convert Pound to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 lb = 0.0045359237 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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