Converting from Grain (gr) to Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

What is Grain (gr)

Grain (gr) is a unit of weight that is commonly used in the measurement of small quantities, particularly in the fields of medicine and pharmacology. One grain is defined as exactly 64.79891 milligrams. This unit has historical significance and is still used in specific contexts today. Due to its small value, grains are often used to measure the weights of pills and other small items.

What is Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

The hundredweight (short) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States and is equal to 100 pounds. This unit is commonly used in various industries, such as agriculture and shipping, to express the weight of bulk goods. In scientific terms, 1 short hundredweight is approximately 45.3592 kilograms. The use of the hundredweight allows for easier calculation and communication when dealing with larger quantities of materials.

Conversion Formulas

Converting from grain to hundredweight (short) employs a simple formula. The two main conversion factors are:

1. From grain (gr) to hundredweight (cwt (US)):

   cwt (US)=gr×0.000001428571

2. From hundredweight (cwt (US)) to grain (gr):

   gr=cwt (US)×700000

Examples

To better understand how to convert between these two units, consider the following examples:

1. Converting 16 grains to hundredweight:

   16 gr=16×0.000001428571=0.00002285714 cwt (US)

2. Converting 7 grains to hundredweight:

   7 gr=7×0.000001428571=0.00001 cwt (US)

3. Converting 10 grains to hundredweight:

   10 gr=10×0.000001428571=0.00001428571 cwt (US)

4. Converting 16 hundredweights to grains:

   16 cwt (US)=16×700000=11200000 gr

5. Converting 7 hundredweights to grains:

   7 cwt (US)=7×700000=4900000 gr

6. Converting 10 hundredweights to grains:

   10 cwt (US)=10×700000=7000000 gr

Use this page to perform converting from Grain (gr) to Hundredweight, short (cwt (US)).