Convert Quintal (metric) to Metric Ton
Convert quintals (metric) to metric tons instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 0.1 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Quintal (metric)
The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.
From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.
Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.
Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms; it is also called the tonne.
From 'tun', a large medieval cask; 'metric' distinguishes it from imperial tons.
The global standard for trade, freight, and heavy industry.
Recognized internationally with the spread of the metric system in the late 19th century.
Quintal (metric) to Metric Ton conversion formula
The relationship between quintals (metric) and metric tons:
To convert quintals (metric) to metric tons, multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 0.1. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 10.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in metric tons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Metric Ton to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert quintals (metric) to metric tons
- Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.1.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 10.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 q to t:
1 × 0.1 = 0.1 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 q to t:
100 × 0.1 = 10 t
Quintal (metric) to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting quintals (metric) to metric tons:
| Quintal (metric) [q] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.001 |
| 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 q = 0.1 t) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.