Convert ton (metric) to hundredweight (US)

Please provide values below to convert ton (metric) [t] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to ton (metric).




How to Convert Ton (Metric) to Hundredweight (Us)

1 t = 22.0462262184878 cwt (US)

Example: convert 15 t to cwt (US):
15 t = 15 Γ— 22.0462262184878 cwt (US) = 330.693393277316 cwt (US)


Ton (Metric) to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table

ton (metric) hundredweight (US)

Ton (Metric)

The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.

History/Origin

The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.

Current Use

The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.


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.



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