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US hundredweight (cwt)

100 pounds in the United States.

Result45,359.237

1 US hundredweight = 45,359.237 grams

US hundredweight at a glance

Unit nameUS hundredweight (plural: US hundredweight)
Symbolcwt
Quantity measuredWeight & Mass
Measurement systemUS customary
Also known asshort hundredweight, cental
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 US hundredweight in other weight & mass units

Unit1 cwt equals
Microgram45,359,237,000 µg
Milligram45,359,237 mg
Gram45,359.237 g
Kilogram45.359237 kg
Metric ton0.045359237 t
Ounce1,600 oz
Pound100 lb
Stone7.14285714 st
US short ton0.05 ton
Imperial long ton0.044642857 long ton
Carat226,796.185 ct
Grain700,000 gr
Dram25,600 dr
Troy ounce1,458.33333 ozt
Imperial hundredweight0.892857143 long cwt

Frequently asked questions

What is a US hundredweight?
100 pounds in the United States.
What is the symbol for the US hundredweight?
The symbol for the US hundredweight is cwt. It measures weight & mass.
How many grams are in a US hundredweight?
1 US hundredweight = 45,359.237 grams.
How many kilograms are in a US hundredweight?
1 US hundredweight = 45.359237 kilograms.
How many metric tons are in a US hundredweight?
1 US hundredweight = 0.045359237 metric tons.