Convert hundredweight (UK) to dalton
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to dalton [Da], or Convert dalton to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Dalton
1 cwt (UK) = 3.0593887528355e+28 Da
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to Da:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 3.0593887528355e+28 Da = 4.58908312925325e+29 Da
Hundredweight (Uk) to Dalton Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.
Dalton
The dalton (Da) is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, equivalent to one atomic mass unit (amu).
History/Origin
The dalton was named after John Dalton, who developed early atomic theory in the early 19th century. It has been widely used in chemistry and biochemistry to measure atomic and molecular masses.
Current Use
The dalton is commonly used in scientific contexts to specify the mass of atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles, facilitating precise communication in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.