Convert quintal (metric) to slug
Please provide values below to convert quintal (metric) [cwt] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to quintal (metric).
How to Convert Quintal (Metric) to Slug
1 cwt = 6.85217658568216 slug
Example: convert 15 cwt to slug:
15 cwt = 15 × 6.85217658568216 slug = 102.782648785232 slug
Quintal (Metric) to Slug 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.
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.