Convert quintal (metric) to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert quintal (metric) [cwt] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to quintal (metric).
How to Convert Quintal (Metric) to Earth's Mass
1 cwt = 1.67448091091762e-23 M_earth
Example: convert 15 cwt to M_earth:
15 cwt = 15 Γ 1.67448091091762e-23 M_earth = 2.51172136637642e-22 M_earth
Quintal (Metric) to Earth's Mass Conversion Table
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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.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 Γ 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.