Convert ton (short) to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Hundredweight (Us)
1 ton (US) = 20 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to cwt (US):
15 ton (US) = 15 × 20 cwt (US) = 300 cwt (US)
Ton (Short) to Hundredweight (Us) 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.
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.