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Convert Wey to Quintal (metric)

Convert weys to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 wey = 1.1430527724 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) to Wey 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

Wey

What is a wey?

The wey was an English bulk weight, here taken as 252 pounds (about 114.3 kg).

Origin of the wey

From Old English 'waege', a weighing or balance.

Where it is used

Obsolete English unit for wool, cheese, and salt.

When and where it was developed

Used in medieval and early-modern English trade.

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.

Wey to Quintal (metric) 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 weys and quintals (metric):

1 wey = 1.1430527724 q
1 q = 0.8748502468 wey

To convert weys to quintals (metric), multiply the value in weys by 1.1430527724. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 0.8748502468.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert weys to quintals (metric)

  1. Write down the value in weys (wey).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.1430527724.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 0.8748502468.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to q:
1 × 1.1430527724 = 1.1430527724 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to q:
100 × 1.1430527724 = 114.30527724 q

Wey to Quintal (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting weys to quintals (metric):

Wey [wey]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.010.0114305277
0.10.1143052772
11.1430527724
22.2861055448
33.4291583172
44.5722110896
55.715263862
1011.430527724
2022.861055448
3034.291583172
4045.722110896
5057.15263862
100114.30527724
500571.5263862
10001143.0527724

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 wey?
1 wey equals 1.1430527724 quintal (metric).
How do I convert weys to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in weys by 1.1430527724 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to weys?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 0.8748502468, or use the Quintal (metric) to Wey converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 weys?
100 weys equals 114.30527724 quintals (metric), because 100 × 1.1430527724 = 114.30527724.

Convert Wey to other weight units

Show all Wey conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 wey = 1.1430527724 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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