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Quintal (q) — a metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms
It is commonly defined in the metric system as exactly 100 kilograms; historically, the word quintal has also been used for hundredweight-based units, so the exact value can depend on context. Used mainly in agriculture, trade, freight, and commodity measurements in countries where quintals are still common.
- Symbol: q
- System: Non-SI metric unit for mass; equal to 100 kilograms
- Exact relations: 1 q = 100 kg = 100,000 g = 0.1 t
- Imperial equivalents (derived from 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly): 1 q ≈ 220.462 lb ≈ 3527.40 oz
- Typical examples: crop yields may be measured in q per hectare; sacks of grain or rice can be counted in q; 10 q equals 1 metric ton.
Pennyweight (dwt) — a troy unit of mass for precious metals
It is defined as exactly 24 grains, or one twentieth of a troy ounce. Used mainly for measuring precious metals, jewelry, gemstones, dental alloys, and historical coin or bullion weights.
- Symbol: dwt
- System: Troy unit for mass
- Exact relations: 1 dwt = 24 gr = 1/20 oz t = 1.55517384 g
- Metric equivalents: 1 dwt = 1.55517384 g ≈ 0.00155517 kg
- Typical examples: small gold jewelry may weigh a few dwt; precious-metal scrap is often priced per dwt; 20 dwt equals 1 troy ounce.