Convert Hundredweight (cwt) to Metric Tons (t)
Enter a value below to convert Hundredweight (cwt) to Metric Tons (t).
Conversion:
1 Hundredweight (cwt) = 0.05080234544 Metric Tons (t)
How to Convert Hundredweight (cwt) to Metric Tons (t)
1 cwt = 0.05080234544 t
1 t = 19.684130552 cwt
Example: convert 15 Hundredweight (cwt) to Metric Tons (t):
25 cwt = 1.270058636 t
Hundredweight (cwt) to Metric Tons (t) Conversion Table
| Hundredweight (cwt) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cwt | 0.0005080234544 t |
| 0.1 cwt | 0.005080234544 t |
| 1 cwt | 0.05080234544 t |
| 2 cwt | 0.10160469088 t |
| 3 cwt | 0.15240703632 t |
| 5 cwt | 0.2540117272 t |
| 10 cwt | 0.5080234544 t |
| 20 cwt | 1.0160469088 t |
| 50 cwt | 2.540117272 t |
| 100 cwt | 5.080234544 t |
| 1000 cwt | 50.80234544 t |
Hundredweight (cwt)
Definition
A hundredweight (cwt) in the US system (short hundredweight) equals 100 pounds or approximately 45.359 kilograms. The British (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds.
History
The hundredweight has medieval origins in English trade. The US 'short' hundredweight (100 lb) simplified calculation, while the UK 'long' hundredweight (112 lb = 8 stone) preserved the traditional link to the stone and long ton.
Current use
Hundredweights are used in US agriculture for pricing commodities (corn, wheat, livestock). They appear in grain elevator receipts, livestock auction records, and some agricultural commodity markets.
Metric Tons (t)
Definition
A metric ton (t), also called a tonne, is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History
The metric ton was introduced as a practical large-scale unit within the metric system. It was designed to replace various regional ton measures and provide a decimal-based alternative to the long and short tons used in English-speaking countries.
Current use
Metric tons are the global standard for measuring bulk commodities (steel, grain, coal), vehicle weight, shipping cargo, CO₂ emissions, and industrial production output.