US Hundredweights To Short Tons Converter
How This Converter Works
Convert US Hundredweights (cwt US) to Short Tons (short ton) by multiplying by the conversion factor. Divide by the same factor to convert back.
Formula or rule
Short Tons (short ton) = US Hundredweights (cwt US) × 0.05; reverse: US Hundredweights (cwt US) = Short Tons (short ton) ÷ 0.05
Example
- Input
- 1 cwt US
- Calculation
- 1 * 0.05 = 0.05
- Result
- 0.05 short ton
Notes
Mass factors distinguish avoirdupois, troy, metric, and US customary units; the short ton is 2,000 pounds.