Convert kilogram to hundredweight (us)
Enter the value to convert from kilogram to hundredweight (us).
Result:
1 kilogram (kg) = 0.022046226 hundredweight (us) (cwt)
How to Convert Kilogram to Hundredweight (US)
Converting kilogram to hundredweight (us) is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
cwt = kg ÷ 45.359237Reverse conversion: Convert hundredweight (us) to kilogram
About Kilogram
Definition: The kilogram (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant to exactly 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s.
History: Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. Redefined in 2019 using fundamental physical constants.
Current Use: Universal standard for mass measurement in science, commerce, and daily life worldwide except in the United States.
Examples: Human weight: 50-100 kg, bag of flour: 1-5 kg, car weight: 1000-2000 kg, laptop: 1-3 kg