Quintals (q)
Weight · Metric
Main conversion
1 q = 100 kg (1 q)
Description and history
The metric quintal (symbol q) equals 100 kilograms, or 0.1 tonnes.
Italian farmers and Mediterranean commodity markets use it for yields (q/ha), grain lots, forage, grapes and fertilizers. It is not a strict SI unit, but it remains central to agricultural practice.
Reference conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| Kilograms (kg) | 1 q = 100 kg |
| Grams (g) | 1 q = 100,000 g |
| Tonnes (t) | 1 q = 0.1 t |
| Pounds (lbs) | 1 q = 220.46 lbs |