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Convert Quintal (metric) to Scruple (apothecary)

Convert quintals (metric) to scruples (apothecary) instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 77161.7917647072 scruple (apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Scruple (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

Scruple (apothecary)

What is a scruple (apothecary)?

The apothecary scruple equals 20 grains, about 1.296 grams.

Origin of the scruple (apothecary)

From Latin 'scrupulus', a small sharp pebble used as a tiny weight.

Where it is used

Historical apothecary dosing of powders.

When and where it was developed

Part of the apothecaries' system used through the 19th century.

Quintal (metric) to Scruple (apothecary) conversion formula

The relationship between quintals (metric) and scruples (apothecary):

1 q = 77161.7917647072 s ap
1 s ap = 1.295978e-5 q

To convert quintals (metric) to scruples (apothecary), multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 77161.7917647072. To reverse, multiply scruples (apothecary) by 1.295978e-5.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in scruples (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 Scruple (apothecary) to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert quintals (metric) to scruples (apothecary)

  1. Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 77161.7917647072.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in scruples (apothecary) (s ap).
  4. To reverse, multiply the scruple (apothecary) value by 1.295978e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 q to s ap:
1 × 77161.7917647072 = 77161.7917647072 s ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 q to s ap:
100 × 77161.7917647072 = 7716179.1764707156 s ap

Quintal (metric) to Scruple (apothecary) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting quintals (metric) to scruples (apothecary):

Quintal (metric) [q]Scruple (apothecary) [s ap]
0.01771.6179176471
0.17716.1791764707
177161.7917647072
2154323.5835294143
3231485.3752941215
4308647.1670588286
5385808.9588235358
10771617.9176470716
201543235.8352941433
302314853.7529412149
403086471.6705882866
503858089.5882353578
1007716179.1764707156
5003.85809e+7
10007.716179e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many scruples (apothecary) is 1 quintal (metric)?
1 quintal (metric) equals 77161.7917647072 scruple (apothecary).
How do I convert quintals (metric) to scruples (apothecary)?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 77161.7917647072 to get scruples (apothecary).
How do I convert scruples (apothecary) back to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in scruples (apothecary) by 1.295978e-5, or use the Scruple (apothecary) to Quintal (metric) converter.
How many scruples (apothecary) is 100 quintals (metric)?
100 quintals (metric) equals 7716179.1764707156 scruples (apothecary), because 100 × 77161.7917647072 = 7716179.1764707156.

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 = 77161.7917647072 s ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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