Quintal

/ˈkwɪn.təl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of mass equivalent to 100 kilograms.

The farmer harvested a quintal of wheat this season.

In some countries, a quintal may refer to a unit of weight that equals 100 pounds.

The produce was sold by the quintal at the market.

A term used in certain measurements, varying in definition based on regional standards.

Some regions use the term quintal to describe 50 kilograms instead of the standard 100.

A traditional unit of weight used for agricultural products.

The farmer delivered three quintals of rice to the local co-op.

From Latin 'quintale', meaning 'a fifth', related to a fifth part of a hundredweight.

quintal of produce:

A standard measure for agricultural products.

load of quintals:

Refers to a large quantity measured in quintals.

A large quantity of something, particularly in trade.

That store moves quintals of coffee every week.