1 hundredweight (US) [cwt US] = 0.045359 ton (metric) [t]
2 hundredweight (US) [cwt US] = 0.090718 ton (metric) [t]
5 hundredweight (US) [cwt US] = 0.226796 ton (metric) [t]
10 hundredweight (US) [cwt US] = 0.453592 ton (metric) [t]
20 hundredweight (US) [cwt US] = 0.907185 ton (metric) [t]
25 hundredweight (US) [cwt US] = 1.133981 ton (metric) [t]
Practical Uses for hundredweight us to metric ton
shipping and freightbody and fitness measurementsfood and grocery quantitiesproduct specifications
Sources and Accuracy
Weight and mass conversions use kilogram as the reference unit. Common factors include 1 pound = 0.45359237 kilogram and 1 ounce = 0.028349523125 kilogram.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-08-14.
About These Units
hundredweight (US) [cwt US]
Definition
The hundredweight (US) (cwt US) is a weight unit used to express measurements in this converter.
History
This unit is included because it appears in practical measurement systems, technical references, product specifications, or everyday conversion needs.
Current use
Use hundredweight (US) when comparing weight values, checking specifications, converting between systems, or preparing quick estimates.
ton (metric) [t]
Definition
The metric ton, or tonne, is a metric mass unit equal to 1000 kilograms.
History
The tonne was adopted for large metric weights where kilograms become unwieldy.
Current use
Metric tons are used for freight, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, emissions, and bulk materials.
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How to Convert
Enter the value in the “From value” field.
Confirm the source unit is hundredweight (US) [cwt US].
Confirm the target unit is ton (metric) [t].
Read the instant result and formula.
Where This Conversion Is Used
shipping and freightbody and fitness measurementsfood and grocery quantitiesproduct specifications