One hundredweight(zt) is the equivalent of 50 kilograms. The word centner comes from Latin and actually means 100. In Switzerland, one centner is the equivalent of 100 kilograms. In Germany and Austria it is only half that amount. This means that 1kg is exactly 0.02zt.

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Table - Kilogram in Zentner

Kilogram (kg) Zentner (zt)
1 kg 0,02 zt
10 kg 0,20 zt
25 kg 0,50 zt
50 kg 1,00 zt
100 kg 2,00 zt

Table - Zentner in Kilogram

Zentner (zt) Kilogram (kg)
1 zt 50,00 kg
5 zt 250,00 kg
25 zt 1.250,00 kg
50 zt 2.500,00 kg
1.000 zt 50.000,00 kg

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The conversion from kilograms to hundredweight is a common calculation, especially in countries that use the metric system. A hundredweight is a unit of measurement for weight that is defined differently in different countries. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, a hundredweight is equal to 50 kilograms.

To convert the weight from kilograms to hundredweights, simply divide the number of kilograms by 50. For example, an object weighing 100 kilograms would weigh 2 hundredweights (100 kg / 50 = 2 hundredweights).

It is important to note that the term 'hundredweight' may have a different meaning in some other countries, particularly in the USA. In the US, a hundredweight typically refers to 100 pounds or approximately 45.359 kilograms. Therefore, it is always important to make sure which definition of hundredweight applies in your particular context.

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