1 tonne equals exactly
10 quintals
The metric tonne (t) and the quintal (q) are both units of mass used for medium-large quantities. Since a quintal corresponds to 100 kilograms and a tonne to 1,000 kilograms, a tonne contains exactly 10 quintals.
To convert a measurement from tonnes to quintals, simply multiply the value in tonnes by 10:
To convert from quintals to tonnes, perform the inverse operation, dividing by 10:
This conversion is common in construction and commercial transportation, where loads are sometimes indicated in tonnes (for example a truck's capacity) and sometimes in quintals (for example the amount of material ordered), requiring an easy switch between units to compare different specifications and documents.