Convert hundredweight (UK) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Stone (Us)
1 cwt (UK) = 8 st (US)
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to st (US):
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 8 st (US) = 120 st (US)
Hundredweight (Uk) to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.