Convert hundredweight (US) to tonne
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to tonne [t], or Convert tonne to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Tonne
1 cwt (US) = 0.045359237 t
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to t:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 0.045359237 t = 0.680388555 t
Hundredweight (Us) to Tonne Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
Tonne
A tonne (symbol: t) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History/Origin
The tonne was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, consistent unit.
Current Use
The tonne is widely used internationally in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities.