Convert hundredweight (UK) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 cwt (UK) = 39200 s.ap
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to s.ap:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 39200 s.ap = 588000 s.ap
Hundredweight (Uk) to Scruple (Apothecary) 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.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.