Convert hundredweight (US) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Ton (Long)
1 cwt (US) = 0.0446428571428571 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to ton (UK):
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 0.0446428571428571 ton (UK) = 0.669642857142857 ton (UK)
Hundredweight (Us) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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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.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).