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Convert Quintal (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary)

Convert quintals (metric) to pounds (troy/apothecary) instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 267.9228880719 pound (troy/apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Pound (troy/apothecary) 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Pound (troy/apothecary)

What is a pound (troy/apothecary)?

The troy (apothecary) pound equals 12 troy ounces, about 373.24 grams.

Origin of the pound (troy/apothecary)

Named for Troyes, France, a major medieval trade-fair town.

Where it is used

Historical pricing of precious metals; now largely superseded by the troy ounce.

When and where it was developed

Adopted as the English coinage standard under Henry VIII in 1528.

Quintal (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary) conversion formula

The relationship between quintals (metric) and pounds (troy/apothecary):

1 q = 267.9228880719 lb t
1 lb t = 0.0037324172 q

To convert quintals (metric) to pounds (troy/apothecary), multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 267.9228880719. To reverse, multiply pounds (troy/apothecary) by 0.0037324172.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 267.9228880719.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in pounds (troy/apothecary) (lb t).
  4. To reverse, multiply the pound (troy/apothecary) value by 0.0037324172.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to lb t:
1 × 267.9228880719 = 267.9228880719 lb t

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to lb t:
100 × 267.9228880719 = 26792.28880719 lb t

Quintal (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary) conversion table

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

Quintal (metric) [q]Pound (troy/apothecary) [lb t]
0.012.6792288807
0.126.7922888072
1267.9228880719
2535.8457761438
3803.7686642157
41071.6915522876
51339.6144403595
102679.228880719
205358.457761438
308037.686642157
4010716.915522876
5013396.144403595
10026792.28880719
500133961.4440359499
1000267922.8880718998

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds (troy/apothecary) is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 267.9228880719 pound (troy/apothecary).
How do I convert quintals (metric) to pounds (troy/apothecary)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 267.9228880719 to get pounds (troy/apothecary).
How do I convert pounds (troy/apothecary) back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in pounds (troy/apothecary) by 0.0037324172, or use the Pound (troy/apothecary) to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many pounds (troy/apothecary) is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 26792.28880719 pounds (troy/apothecary), because 100 × 267.9228880719 = 26792.28880719.

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 = 267.9228880719 lb t) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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