Convert gamma to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert gamma [gamma] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to gamma.
How to Convert Gamma to Hundredweight (Us)
1 gamma = 2.20462262184878e-11 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 gamma to cwt (US):
15 gamma = 15 × 2.20462262184878e-11 cwt (US) = 3.30693393277316e-10 cwt (US)
Gamma to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table
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Gamma
Gamma is a unit of mass used in the context of the 'Weight and Mass' converter, typically representing a gram or a related measure.
History/Origin
The term 'gamma' originates from the Greek letter gamma, historically used in various scientific contexts to denote small quantities of mass or radiation. Its use as a unit of mass has been more common in older or specialized scientific literature.
Current Use
Today, 'gamma' is rarely used as a standard unit of mass; instead, grams are the standard. However, 'gamma' may still appear in specific scientific fields or historical references related to mass measurement.
Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.