Visual meaning of 'hundredweight'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of hundredweight: A measure of weight containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (45.5 kg). - Image 1

hundredweight: A measure of weight containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (45.5 kg). - Thumbnail 1

hundredweight: A measure of weight containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (45.5 kg). - Thumbnail 2

noun

A measure of weight containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (45.5 kg).

"The farmer sold several hundredweight of potatoes at the market. "

mass unit amount

Visual illustration of hundredweight: A measure of weight containing 8 stone or 112 avoirdupois pounds (51 kg).

noun

A measure of weight containing 8 stone or 112 avoirdupois pounds (51 kg).

"The farmer sold several hundredweight of potatoes at the market today. "

mass unit amount