Convert quintal (metric) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert quintal (metric) [cwt] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to quintal (metric).
How to Convert Quintal (Metric) to Ton (Long)
1 cwt = 0.0984206527611061 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 cwt to ton (UK):
15 cwt = 15 × 0.0984206527611061 ton (UK) = 1.47630979141659 ton (UK)
Quintal (Metric) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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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.
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).