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Quintal (Metric) [cwt]

The metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms. It is widely used in agriculture and commerce for measuring bulk goods like grains, produce, and livestock feed.

Though called "quintal," it differs from other regional versions like the British hundredweight (cwt). In some countries, especially those using the metric system, the quintal serves as a convenient intermediate unit between kilograms and metric tons.

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  1 metric quintal = 100 kg

  
  
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  Common in farming and trade for easy large-quantity measurements

  
  

Ton (Short) [ton (US)]

The short ton, also known as the US ton, is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States.

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  1 short ton = 2,000 pounds

  
  
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  1 short ton ≈ 907.1847 kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: often written as ton (US) or simply ton in American usage

  
  
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  Commonly used in U.S. industries like agriculture, mining, and freight

  
  

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  1 short ton = 2,000 lb

  
  
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  ≈ 907.18 kg

  
  
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  Not the same as the metric ton (1,000 kg) or long ton (UK, 2,240 lb)

  
  
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  Used for large-scale weight measurements in the U.S.

  
  

The short ton is part of the U.S. customary system and is widely used in domestic trade and industry.