Convert stone (UK) to hundredweight (UK)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)], or Convert hundredweight (UK) to stone (UK).
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Hundredweight (Uk)
1 st (UK) = 0.125 cwt (UK)
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to cwt (UK):
15 st (UK) = 15 Γ 0.125 cwt (UK) = 1.875 cwt (UK)
Stone (Uk) to Hundredweight (Uk) Conversion Table
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Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.