Ounces to Uk Long Hundredweights
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1 ounce (oz) = 0.000558036 uk long hundredweight (uk cwt). Ounce (oz) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Uk Long Hundredweight (uk cwt) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system.

Definition of the Ounce

The ounce is defined differently in different systems of measurement. The most common ounce is the international avoirdupois ounce, which is equal to 28.349523125 grams or 437.5 grains. This is the ounce that is used for most purposes, such as measuring food, postal items, fabric, paper and boxing gloves. The avoirdupois ounce is one-sixteenth of an avoirdupois pound, which is defined as 7000 grains.

Another ounce is the international troy ounce, which is equal to 31.1034768 grams or 480 grains. This is the ounce that is used for measuring precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. The troy ounce is one-twelfth of a troy pound, which is defined as 5760 grains.

A third ounce is the apothecaries’ ounce, which is also equal to 480 grains, but it is divided into eight drams instead of twelve pennyweights like the troy ounce. The apothecaries’ ounce is used for measuring medicines and drugs.

There are also other historical or regional ounces that have different values, such as the Spanish ounce, the French ounce, the Portuguese ounce, the Roman/Italian ounce, the Dutch metric ounce and the Chinese metric ounce.

How to Convert Ounces

Ounces can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert ounces to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16. For example, 32 oz = 32/16 = 2 lb.
• To convert ounces to tons (short), divide by 32000. For example, 64000 oz = 64000/32000 = 2 tons.
• To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.349523125. For example, 4 oz = 4 x 28.349523125 = 113.3980925 g.
• To convert ounces to kilograms, multiply by 0.028349523125. For example, 8 oz = 8 x 0.028349523125 = 0.226796185 kg.
• To convert ounces to milligrams, multiply by 28349.523125. For example, 2 oz = 2 x 28349.523125 = 56699.04625 mg.
• To convert ounces to micrograms, multiply by 28349523.125. For example, 1 oz = 1 x 28349523.125 = 28349523.125 µg.

UK Long Hundredweights: A Unit of Weight

UK long hundredweights are a unit of weight that are used for measuring medium masses, such as agricultural produce, livestock, and coal. UK long hundredweights are also known as imperial hundredweights or gross hundredweights. The symbol for UK long hundredweight is cwt.

How to Convert UK Long Hundredweights

UK long hundredweights can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert UK long hundredweights to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert UK long hundredweights to avoirdupois pounds, multiply by 112. For example, 10 cwt = 10 x 112 = 1120 lb.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to short tons, multiply by 0.056. For example, 5 cwt = 5 x 0.056 = 0.28 tn.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to tonnes, multiply by 0.0508. For example, 20 cwt = 20 x 0.0508 = 1.016 t.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to kilograms, multiply by 50.8023. For example, 15 cwt = 15 x 50.8023 = 761.0345 kg.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to grams, multiply by 50802.3454. For example, 25 cwt = 25 x 50802.3454 = 1270058.635 g.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to milligrams, multiply by 50802345.44. For example, 30 cwt = 30 x 50802345.44 = 1524070363.2 mg.