Converting from Pound (lbs) to Hundredweight, long (cwt (UK))

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other countries that utilize the Imperial system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound can be further divided into ounces, with one pound equaling 16 ounces. This unit is widely used for measuring body weight, food, and other everyday items.

What is Hundredweight, long (cwt (UK))

The long hundredweight (cwt (UK)) is a unit of weight primarily used in the British Imperial system. It is equal to 112 pounds (lbs) and is often used in agriculture and commerce, especially in the UK. The long hundredweight can sometimes be confused with the short hundredweight (cwt (US)), which equals 100 pounds. When dealing with large quantities, understanding the difference between these two units is vital.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between pounds and long hundredweight in the UK, you can use the following formulas:

• To convert from pounds to hundredweight (UK):

  cwt (UK)=lbs×0.008928571

• To convert from hundredweight (UK) to pounds:

  lbs=cwt (UK)×112

Examples

Here are some examples of converting between pounds and hundredweight (UK):

1. Converting 9 lbs to cwt (UK):

   cwt (UK)=9lbs×0.008928571=0.08035714cwt (UK)

2. Converting 9 cwt (UK) to lbs:

   lbs=9cwt (UK)×112=1008lbs

3. Converting 6 lbs to cwt (UK):

   cwt (UK)=6lbs×0.008928571=0.05357143cwt (UK)

4. Converting 6 cwt (UK) to lbs:

   lbs=6cwt (UK)×112=672lbs

5. Converting 11 lbs to cwt (UK):

   cwt (UK)=11lbs×0.008928571=0.09821429cwt (UK)

6. Converting 11 cwt (UK) to lbs:

   lbs=11cwt (UK)×112=1232lbs

Use this page to perform converting from Pound (lbs) to Hundredweight, long (cwt (UK)).