short tons to hundred weights Converter

Formula:

The formula to convert weight from short ton to hundredweight is:

Weight_{(hundredweight)} = Weight_{(short ton)} × 17.857142857

Problem at hand:

We need to convert given weight of 1 short ton to hundredweight.

Given:

The given weight value is

Weight_{(Short Ton)} = 1

Substitution:

Substitute Weight_{(short ton)} = 1 in the conversion formula.

Weight_{(hundredweight)} = Weight_{(short ton)} × 17.857142857

Weight_{(hundredweight)} = 1 × 17.857142857

Simplification:

Solving the right-hand side value.

Weight_{(Hundredweight)} = 17.8571

Conclusion:

Therefore, given weight of 1 short ton is equal to 17.8571 hundredweight.