Convert ton (short) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Quintal (Metric)
1 ton (US) = 9.0718474 cwt
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to cwt:
15 ton (US) = 15 × 9.0718474 cwt = 136.077711 cwt
Ton (Short) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
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.