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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.
Short ton (US ton) — a US customary unit of mass equal to 2000 pounds
It is defined as exactly 2000 avoirdupois pounds; since 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly, 1 short ton = 907.18474 kg exactly. Used mainly in the United States for measuring large masses in freight, shipping, industry, agriculture, construction, vehicles, and commodities.
- Symbol: US ton, short ton
- System: US customary unit for mass
- Exact relations: 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 32,000 oz = 907.18474 kg
- Metric equivalents: 1 short ton ≈ 907.185 kg ≈ 0.907185 t
- Typical examples: a small car ~1.5 short tons; a pickup truck ~2.5 short tons; bulk gravel, coal, or grain often measured in short tons.