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Convert Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (UK)

Convert quintals (metric) to hundredweights (uk) instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 1.9684130552 hundredweight (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric) 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

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.

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.

Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion formula

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

1 q = 1.9684130552 cwt
1 cwt = 0.5080234544 q

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

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 Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to cwt:
1 × 1.9684130552 = 1.9684130552 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to cwt:
100 × 1.9684130552 = 196.8413055222 cwt

Quintal (metric) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion table

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

Quintal (metric) [q]Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]
0.010.0196841306
0.10.1968413055
11.9684130552
23.9368261104
35.9052391657
47.8736522209
59.8420652761
1019.6841305522
2039.3682611044
3059.0523916567
4078.7365222089
5098.4206527611
100196.8413055222
500984.2065276111
10001968.4130552221

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (uk) is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 1.9684130552 hundredweight (uk).
How do I convert quintals (metric) to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 1.9684130552 to get hundredweights (uk).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 0.5080234544, or use the Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many hundredweights (uk) is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 196.8413055222 hundredweights (uk), because 100 × 1.9684130552 = 196.8413055222.

Convert Quintal (metric) to other weight units

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

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 q = 1.9684130552 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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