Convert Wey to Metric Ton
Convert weys to metric tons instantly. 1 wey = 0.1143052772 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton to Wey converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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.
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.
Wey to Metric Ton 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 metric tons:
To convert weys to metric tons, multiply the value in weys by 0.1143052772. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 8.7485024677.
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 Wey converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert weys to metric tons
- Write down the value in weys (wey).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.1143052772.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 8.7485024677.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 wey to t:
1 × 0.1143052772 = 0.1143052772 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 wey to t:
100 × 0.1143052772 = 11.430527724 t
Wey to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting weys to metric tons:
| Wey [wey] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0011430528 |
| 0.1 | 0.0114305277 |
| 1 | 0.1143052772 |
| 2 | 0.2286105545 |
| 3 | 0.3429158317 |
| 4 | 0.457221109 |
| 5 | 0.5715263862 |
| 10 | 1.1430527724 |
| 20 | 2.2861055448 |
| 30 | 3.4291583172 |
| 40 | 4.5722110896 |
| 50 | 5.715263862 |
| 100 | 11.430527724 |
| 500 | 57.15263862 |
| 1000 | 114.30527724 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 wey = 0.1143052772 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)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
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