what is cwt weight unit
hunÂ·dredÂ·weight. n. pl. hundredweight or hunÂ·dredÂ·weights Abbr. cwt. 1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to 100 pounds (45.36 kilograms). Also called cental, short hundredweight. 2. A unit of weight in the British Imperial System equal to 112 pounds (50.80 kilograms). Also called quintal.