Convert Hundredweight [short, US] to Short ton - Free Calculator
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How to Convert Hundredweight [short, US] to Short ton
Use this free online calculator to convert Hundredweight [short, US] to Short ton instantly. This weight conversion tool provides accurate results for all your measurement needs.
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Hundredweight [short, US] to Short ton Conversion Formula
To convert Hundredweight [short, US] to Short ton, multiply by 0.05.
To convert Short ton back to Hundredweight [short, US], divide by 0.05 (or multiply by 20).
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About Hundredweight [short, US]
The <b>hundredweight [short, US] (Cwt or cwt)</b> is a traditional unit of weight equal to 1/20 ton. The hundredweight is the English version of a commercial unit used throughout Europe and known in other countries as the quintal or the zentner. In general, this unit is larger than 100 pounds avoirdupois, so to fit the European market the hundredweight was defined in England as 112 pounds avoirdupois (about 50.8023 kilograms) rather than 100 pounds. This definition apparently dates from about the middle of the 1300's. In the United States, where the currency was decimalized and there wasn't so much need to align the unit with the quintal and zentner, the hundredweight came to equal exactly 100 pounds (about 45.3592 kilograms). The U.S. hundredweight seems to have been invented by merchants around 1840. To distinguish the two hundredweight units, the British version is often called the <b>long hundredweight</b> and the American is called the <b>short hundredweight</b> or <b>cental</b>. The C in the symbol is of course the Roman numeral 100.
About Short ton
A common name for the U.S. <b>ton</b> (2000 pounds).
Hundredweight [short, US] to Short ton Conversion Table
| Hundredweight [short, US] | Short ton | Short ton | Hundredweight [short, US] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.005 | 0.1 | 2 |
| 0.5 | 0.025 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1 | 0.05 | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 0.1 | 2 | 40 |
| 5 | 0.25 | 5 | 100 |
| 10 | 0.5 | 10 | 200 |
| 20 | 1 | 20 | 400 |
| 25 | 1.25 | 25 | 500 |
| 50 | 2.5 | 50 | 1,000 |
| 100 | 5 | 100 | 2,000 |
| 250 | 12.5 | 250 | 5,000 |
| 500 | 25 | 500 | 10,000 |
| 1000 | 50 | 1000 | 20,000 |
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