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Convert Quintal (metric) to Gram

Convert quintals (metric) to grams instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 100000 gram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gram 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.

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.

Quintal (metric) to Gram conversion formula

The relationship between quintals (metric) and grams:

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

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

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in grams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Gram to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to g:
1 × 100000 = 100000 g

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to g:
100 × 100000 = 1e+7 g

Quintal (metric) to Gram conversion table

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

Quintal (metric) [q]Gram [g]
0.011000
0.110000
1100000
2200000
3300000
4400000
5500000
101000000
202000000
303000000
404000000
505000000
1001e+7
5005e+7
10001e+8

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 100000 gram.
How do I convert quintals (metric) to grams?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 100000 to get grams.
How do I convert grams back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in grams by 1e-5, or use the Gram to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many grams is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 1e+7 grams, because 100 × 100000 = 1e+7.

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

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