Convert ounce to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to ounce.
How to Convert Ounce to Quintal (Metric)
1 oz = 0.00028349523125 cwt
Example: convert 15 oz to cwt:
15 oz = 15 × 0.00028349523125 cwt = 0.00425242846875 cwt
Ounce to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.