Quintal is a unit used in mass conversions and practical measurement work.
Quintal became established as a practical mass unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.
Measurement system: Metric, customary and historical mass-measurement usage. SI equivalent: 1 q = 100 kg.
Quintal facts
- Unit name
- Quintal
- Symbol
- q
- Category
- Mass
- Measurement system
- Metric, customary and historical mass-measurement usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 q = 100 kg
- Common uses
- Products, material quantities, scientific work and trade
Definition of the quintal
Quintal is a unit used in mass conversions and practical measurement work.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Metric, customary and historical mass-measurement usage
SI equivalent: 1 q = 100 kg
History of the quintal
Quintal became established as a practical mass unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.
Where is the quintal used?
Products, material quantities, scientific work and trade
Quintal conversion tools
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The definitions and conversion relationships on this page are aligned with standard metrology and SI reference material.