1 quintal equals exactly
100 kilograms
The quintal (q) is a unit of mass used mainly in agriculture, construction, and wholesale trade to indicate intermediate quantities between the kilogram and the tonne. One quintal is exactly equal to 100 kilograms.
To convert a measurement from quintals to kilograms, simply multiply the value in quintals by 100:
To convert from kilograms to quintals, perform the inverse operation, dividing by 100:
The quintal is widely used in agriculture to indicate crop yields (for example quintals of wheat or grapes per hectare), in the firewood trade, and in construction for bulk materials. It is also a traditional unit for weighing livestock or medium-sized loads.