Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US)
Convert hundredweights (uk) to tons (short, us) instantly. 1 hundredweight (uk) = 0.056 ton (short, us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Hundredweight (UK)
The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.
Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.
UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.
Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.
Ton (short, US)
The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.
The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.
US industry, mining, and commodity output.
Standardized within US customary units.
Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) conversion formula
The relationship between hundredweights (uk) and tons (short, us):
To convert hundredweights (uk) to tons (short, us), multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 0.056. To reverse, multiply tons (short, us) by 17.8571428571.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (short, us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ton (short, US) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (uk) to tons (short, us)
- Write down the value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.056.
- The product is the equivalent value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
- To reverse, multiply the ton (short, us) value by 17.8571428571.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to sh tn:
1 × 0.056 = 0.056 sh tn
Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to sh tn:
100 × 0.056 = 5.6 sh tn
Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (uk) to tons (short, us):
| Hundredweight (UK) [cwt] | Ton (short, US) [sh tn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00056 |
| 0.1 | 0.0056 |
| 1 | 0.056 |
| 2 | 0.112 |
| 3 | 0.168 |
| 4 | 0.224 |
| 5 | 0.28 |
| 10 | 0.56 |
| 20 | 1.12 |
| 30 | 1.68 |
| 40 | 2.24 |
| 50 | 2.8 |
| 100 | 5.6 |
| 500 | 28 |
| 1000 | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cwt = 0.056 sh tn) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
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- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
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