kilogram to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram [kg] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or change ↔.
kilogram [kg]
Definition: The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by the mass of the International Prototype of the Kilogram (IPK), a cylinder of platinum-iridium alloy stored in France.
Historyandorigin: The kilogram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water at the melting point of ice. The current definition is based on the IPK.
CurrentUse: The kilogram is widely used in scientific and everyday contexts around the world.
funfact: The word 'kilogram' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand,' and the French word 'gramme,' meaning 'small weight.'
quintal (metric) [cwt]
Definition: A metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is used in some countries for large mass measurements.
funfact: The metric quintal is used to measure large masses.
kilogram [kg] to quintal (metric) [cwt] Conversion Table
| 1 kilogram [kg] | 0.01 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 2 kilogram [kg] | 0.02 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 3 kilogram [kg] | 0.03 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 5 kilogram [kg] | 0.05 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 10 kilogram [kg] | 0.1 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 50 kilogram [kg] | 0.5 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 100 kilogram [kg] | 1 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 1000 kilogram [kg] | 10 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 10000 kilogram [kg] | 100 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 100000 kilogram [kg] | 1000 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
| 1000000 kilogram [kg] | 10000 quintal (metric) [cwt] |
How to Convert kilogram to quintal (metric)
1 kilogram [kg] = 0.01 quintal (metric) [cwt]
1 quintal (metric) [cwt] = 100 kilogram [kg]
we use cross multiplication method
kilogram [kg] → quintal (metric) [cwt]
1 → 0.01
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.01=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.015