quintal

• Gewichtseinheit von 100 Kilogramm; in den USA eine Gewichtseinheit von 100 Pfund.

A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms, or in the United States, a unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds.

1. Metric unit of weightC1formal

   A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms, commonly used in agriculture and trade.

   Zentner

   • The farmer sold a quintal of wheat to the mill.
   • The shipment weighed exactly one quintal.
   • Prices are often quoted per quintal in local markets.

   Synonymecentner

2. US customary unit of weightC1formalamerican

   A unit of weight used in the United States, equivalent to 100 pounds (approximately 45.36 kilograms).

   Zentner (US-amerikanische Gewichtseinheit)

   • The grain was measured in quintals for the contract.
   • A quintal of cotton was loaded onto the truck.
   • The price per quintal was negotiated between the buyers.

   Synonymecentalhundredweight