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Convert Hundredweight (US) to Pound (troy/apothecary)

Convert hundredweights (us) to pounds (troy/apothecary) instantly. 1 hundredweight (us) = 121.5277777778 pound (troy/apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Pound (troy/apothecary) to Hundredweight (US) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (US)

What is a hundredweight (us)?

The US (short) hundredweight equals 100 pounds, about 45.36 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (us)

The American 'hundred'-pound commercial weight (also called the cental).

Where it is used

US commodity trade in grain, livestock feed, and produce.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 100 pounds in US customary units.

Troy & Apothecary

Pound (troy/apothecary)

What is a pound (troy/apothecary)?

The troy (apothecary) pound equals 12 troy ounces, about 373.24 grams.

Origin of the pound (troy/apothecary)

Named for Troyes, France, a major medieval trade-fair town.

Where it is used

Historical pricing of precious metals; now largely superseded by the troy ounce.

When and where it was developed

Adopted as the English coinage standard under Henry VIII in 1528.

Hundredweight (US) to Pound (troy/apothecary) conversion formula

The relationship between hundredweights (us) and pounds (troy/apothecary):

1 cwt = 121.5277777778 lb t
1 lb t = 0.0082285714 cwt

To convert hundredweights (us) to pounds (troy/apothecary), multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 121.5277777778. To reverse, multiply pounds (troy/apothecary) by 0.0082285714.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in pounds (troy/apothecary) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Pound (troy/apothecary) to Hundredweight (US) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (us) to pounds (troy/apothecary)

  1. Write down the value in hundredweights (us) (cwt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 121.5277777778.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in pounds (troy/apothecary) (lb t).
  4. To reverse, multiply the pound (troy/apothecary) value by 0.0082285714.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to lb t:
1 × 121.5277777778 = 121.5277777778 lb t

Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to lb t:
100 × 121.5277777778 = 12152.7777777778 lb t

Hundredweight (US) to Pound (troy/apothecary) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (us) to pounds (troy/apothecary):

Hundredweight (US) [cwt]Pound (troy/apothecary) [lb t]
0.011.2152777778
0.112.1527777778
1121.5277777778
2243.0555555556
3364.5833333333
4486.1111111111
5607.6388888889
101215.2777777778
202430.5555555556
303645.8333333333
404861.1111111111
506076.3888888889
10012152.7777777778
50060763.8888888889
1000121527.7777777778

Frequently asked questions

How many pounds (troy/apothecary) is 1 hundredweight (us)?
1 hundredweight (us) equals 121.5277777778 pound (troy/apothecary).
How do I convert hundredweights (us) to pounds (troy/apothecary)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 121.5277777778 to get pounds (troy/apothecary).
How do I convert pounds (troy/apothecary) back to hundredweights (us)?
Multiply the value in pounds (troy/apothecary) by 0.0082285714, or use the Pound (troy/apothecary) to Hundredweight (US) converter.
How many pounds (troy/apothecary) is 100 hundredweights (us)?
100 hundredweights (us) equals 12152.7777777778 pounds (troy/apothecary), because 100 × 121.5277777778 = 12152.7777777778.

Convert Hundredweight (US) to other weight units

Show all Hundredweight (US) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Attogram (ag) Hundredweight (US) to Femtogram (fg) Hundredweight (US) to Picogram (pg) Hundredweight (US) to Nanogram (ng) Hundredweight (US) to Microgram (µg) Hundredweight (US) to Milligram (mg) Hundredweight (US) to Centigram (cg) Hundredweight (US) to Decigram (dg) Hundredweight (US) to Gram (g) Hundredweight (US) to Dekagram (dag) Hundredweight (US) to Hectogram (hg) Hundredweight (US) to Kilogram (kg) Hundredweight (US) to Quintal (metric) (q) Hundredweight (US) to Metric Ton (t) Hundredweight (US) to Gigagram (Gg) Hundredweight (US) to Teragram (Tg) Hundredweight (US) to Petagram (Pg) Hundredweight (US) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Grain (gr) Hundredweight (US) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Hundredweight (US) to Ounce (oz) Hundredweight (US) to Pound (lb) Hundredweight (US) to Clove (clove) Hundredweight (US) to Stone (US) (st) Hundredweight (US) to Stone (UK) (st) Hundredweight (US) to Quarter (US) (qr) Hundredweight (US) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Hundredweight (US) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Hundredweight (US) to Wey (wey) Hundredweight (US) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Hundredweight (US) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Hundredweight (US) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Hundredweight (US) to Carat (metric) (ct) Hundredweight (US) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Hundredweight (US) to Pennyweight (dwt) Hundredweight (US) to Momme (mom) Hundredweight (US) to Mace (mace) Hundredweight (US) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Hundredweight (US) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Hundredweight (US) to Tael (tael) Hundredweight (US) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Ratti (ratti) Hundredweight (US) to Masha (masha) Hundredweight (US) to Tola (tola) Hundredweight (US) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Hundredweight (US) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Hundredweight (US) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Hundredweight (US) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Hundredweight (US) to Muon Mass (mµ) Hundredweight (US) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Hundredweight (US) to Proton Mass (mp) Hundredweight (US) to Neutron Mass (mn) Hundredweight (US) to Deuteron Mass (md) Hundredweight (US) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Hundredweight (US) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Hundredweight (US) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Hundredweight (US) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Hundredweight (US) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Hundredweight (US) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Hundredweight (US) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Hundredweight (US) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Hundredweight (US) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Hundredweight (US) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Hundredweight (US) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Hundredweight (US) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Hundredweight (US) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Hundredweight (US) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Hundredweight (US) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Hundredweight (US) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Hundredweight (US) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Hundredweight (US) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Hundredweight (US) to Poundal (pdl) Hundredweight (US) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Hundredweight (US) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Hundredweight (US) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Hundredweight (US) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cwt = 121.5277777778 lb t) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.