Convert carat to hundredweight (UK)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)], or Convert hundredweight (UK) to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Hundredweight (Uk)
1 car, ct = 3.93682611044424e-06 cwt (UK)
Example: convert 15 car, ct to cwt (UK):
15 car, ct = 15 × 3.93682611044424e-06 cwt (UK) = 5.90523916566636e-05 cwt (UK)
Carat to Hundredweight (Uk) Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.