Convert Quintal (metric) to Wey
Convert quintals (metric) to weys instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 0.8748502468 wey — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Wey 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.
Wey
The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).
From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.
Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.
Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.
Quintal (metric) to Wey conversion formula
Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.
The relationship between quintals (metric) and weys:
To convert quintals (metric) to weys, multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 0.8748502468. To reverse, multiply weys by 1.1430527724.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in weys updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Wey to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert quintals (metric) to weys
- Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.8748502468.
- The product is the equivalent value in weys (wey).
- To reverse, multiply the wey value by 1.1430527724.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 q to wey:
1 × 0.8748502468 = 0.8748502468 wey
Example 2 — Convert 100 q to wey:
100 × 0.8748502468 = 87.4850246765 wey
Quintal (metric) to Wey conversion table
Standard reference values for converting quintals (metric) to weys:
| Quintal (metric) [q] | Wey [wey] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0087485025 |
| 0.1 | 0.0874850247 |
| 1 | 0.8748502468 |
| 2 | 1.7497004935 |
| 3 | 2.6245507403 |
| 4 | 3.4994009871 |
| 5 | 4.3742512338 |
| 10 | 8.7485024677 |
| 20 | 17.4970049353 |
| 30 | 26.245507403 |
| 40 | 34.9940098706 |
| 50 | 43.7425123383 |
| 100 | 87.4850246765 |
| 500 | 437.4251233827 |
| 1000 | 874.8502467654 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 q = 0.8748502468 wey) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
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