Pound to Quintal Converter
About Pound (lb) and Quintal (q) Units
The Pound (lb) is a widely used unit of weight, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom. One pound equals approximately 453.592 grams. It is commonly used for measuring body weight, groceries, and larger food items. For example, a loaf of bread may weigh around 1 pound, while an average laptop weighs about 5 pounds. The Quintal is a metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms or 100,000 grams. It is often used in agriculture and trade for measuring bulk goods such as grains, rice, and produce. For example, farmers may sell wheat or rice in quintals, with 1 quintal being a standard trade measure.
Pound to Quintal Conversion Formula
To convert between Pound (lb) and Quintal (q), use the following formulas:
1 Pound (lb) = 0.00453592 Quintal (q)
1 Quintal (q) = 220.46244201837774 Pound (lb)
Example Conversions: Pound to Quintal
Convert 1, 5 Pound (lb) to Quintal (q) Examples
- 1 lb = 1 * 0.00453592 q = 0.00453592 q
- 5 lb = 5 * 0.00453592 q = 0.022679599999999998 q
Pound to Quintal Conversion Table
| Pound (lb) | Quintal (q) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 0.00226796 q |
| 1 lb | 0.00453592 q |
| 2 lb | 0.00907184 q |
| 5 lb | 0.022679599999999998 q |
| 10 lb | 0.045359199999999995 q |
| 20 lb | 0.09071839999999999 q |