Convert slug to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert slug [slug] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to slug.
How to Convert Slug to Quintal (Metric)
1 slug = 0.145939029372 cwt
Example: convert 15 slug to cwt:
15 slug = 15 × 0.145939029372 cwt = 2.18908544058 cwt
Slug to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.