Convert centigram to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert centigram [cg] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to centigram.
How to Convert Centigram to Hundredweight (Us)
1 cg = 2.20462262184878e-07 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 cg to cwt (US):
15 cg = 15 × 2.20462262184878e-07 cwt (US) = 3.30693393277316e-06 cwt (US)
Centigram to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table
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Centigram
A centigram (cg) is a unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram, primarily used for measuring small quantities.
History/Origin
The centigram was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to facilitate precise measurements in science and commerce, especially in contexts requiring small mass units.
Current Use
Today, the centigram is mainly used in scientific, medical, and jewelry contexts where precise small measurements are necessary, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.