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Convert Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (UK)

Convert tons (short, us) to hundredweights (uk) instantly. 1 ton (short, us) = 17.8571428571 hundredweight (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) 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

Avoirdupois

Ton (short, US)

What is a ton (short, us)?

The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (short, us)

The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US industry, mining, and commodity output.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within US customary units.

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (UK)

What is a hundredweight (uk)?

The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (uk)

Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.

Where it is used

UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.

Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between tons (short, us) and hundredweights (uk):

1 sh tn = 17.8571428571 cwt
1 cwt = 0.056 sh tn

To convert tons (short, us) to hundredweights (uk), multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 17.8571428571. To reverse, multiply hundredweights (uk) by 0.056.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in hundredweights (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tons (short, us) to hundredweights (uk)

  1. Write down the value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 17.8571428571.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hundredweight (uk) value by 0.056.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 sh tn to cwt:
1 × 17.8571428571 = 17.8571428571 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 sh tn to cwt:
100 × 17.8571428571 = 1785.7142857143 cwt

Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (UK) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tons (short, us) to hundredweights (uk):

Ton (short, US) [sh tn]Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]
0.010.1785714286
0.11.7857142857
117.8571428571
235.7142857143
353.5714285714
471.4285714286
589.2857142857
10178.5714285714
20357.1428571429
30535.7142857143
40714.2857142857
50892.8571428571
1001785.7142857143
5008928.5714285714
100017857.1428571429

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (uk) is 1 ton (short, us)?
1 ton (short, us) equals 17.8571428571 hundredweight (uk).
How do I convert tons (short, us) to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 17.8571428571 to get hundredweights (uk).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) back to tons (short, us)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 0.056, or use the Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) converter.
How many hundredweights (uk) is 100 tons (short, us)?
100 tons (short, us) equals 1785.7142857143 hundredweights (uk), because 100 × 17.8571428571 = 1785.7142857143.

Convert Ton (short, US) to other weight units

Show all Ton (short, US) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Ton (short, US) to Attogram (ag) Ton (short, US) to Femtogram (fg) Ton (short, US) to Picogram (pg) Ton (short, US) to Nanogram (ng) Ton (short, US) to Microgram (µg) Ton (short, US) to Milligram (mg) Ton (short, US) to Centigram (cg) Ton (short, US) to Decigram (dg) Ton (short, US) to Gram (g) Ton (short, US) to Dekagram (dag) Ton (short, US) to Hectogram (hg) Ton (short, US) to Kilogram (kg) Ton (short, US) to Quintal (metric) (q) Ton (short, US) to Metric Ton (t) Ton (short, US) to Gigagram (Gg) Ton (short, US) to Teragram (Tg) Ton (short, US) to Petagram (Pg) Ton (short, US) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Ton (short, US) to Grain (gr) Ton (short, US) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Ton (short, US) to Ounce (oz) Ton (short, US) to Pound (lb) Ton (short, US) to Clove (clove) Ton (short, US) to Stone (US) (st) Ton (short, US) to Stone (UK) (st) Ton (short, US) to Quarter (US) (qr) Ton (short, US) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Ton (short, US) to Wey (wey) Ton (short, US) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Ton (short, US) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Ton (short, US) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Ton (short, US) to Carat (metric) (ct) Ton (short, US) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Ton (short, US) to Pennyweight (dwt) Ton (short, US) to Momme (mom) Ton (short, US) to Mace (mace) Ton (short, US) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Ton (short, US) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Ton (short, US) to Tael (tael) Ton (short, US) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Ton (short, US) to Ratti (ratti) Ton (short, US) to Masha (masha) Ton (short, US) to Tola (tola) Ton (short, US) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Ton (short, US) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Ton (short, US) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Ton (short, US) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Ton (short, US) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Ton (short, US) to Muon Mass (mµ) Ton (short, US) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Ton (short, US) to Proton Mass (mp) Ton (short, US) to Neutron Mass (mn) Ton (short, US) to Deuteron Mass (md) Ton (short, US) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Ton (short, US) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Ton (short, US) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Ton (short, US) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Ton (short, US) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Ton (short, US) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Ton (short, US) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Ton (short, US) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Ton (short, US) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Ton (short, US) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Ton (short, US) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Ton (short, US) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Ton (short, US) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Ton (short, US) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Ton (short, US) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Ton (short, US) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Ton (short, US) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Ton (short, US) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Ton (short, US) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Ton (short, US) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Ton (short, US) to Poundal (pdl) Ton (short, US) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Ton (short, US) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Ton (short, US) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Ton (short, US) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 sh tn = 17.8571428571 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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