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Hundredweight pricing (CWT) is a pricing method used in various industries, particularly in shipping and commodities, where the price is calculated per 100 pounds of weight. It provides a standardized way to compare pricing for different quantities and weights.
The calculator uses the hundredweight pricing formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the price per 100 pounds by first determining the price per pound and then multiplying by 100 to get the hundredweight price.
Details: Hundredweight pricing is crucial for comparing costs across different suppliers and shipments, budgeting for transportation, and determining fair pricing for bulk commodities. It allows businesses to standardize pricing regardless of package size or weight variations.
Tips: Enter the total price in your local currency and the total weight in pounds. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the price per hundredweight.
Q1: What industries commonly use hundredweight pricing?
A: Shipping and logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, and bulk commodities trading frequently use hundredweight pricing.
Q2: How does hundredweight pricing differ from per unit pricing?
A: Hundredweight pricing standardizes costs based on weight (per 100 lb), while per unit pricing is based on individual item count, making CWT better for comparing bulk items.
Q3: Can I use this calculator for metric weights?
A: This calculator requires weight in pounds. For metric weights, first convert kilograms to pounds (1 kg = 2.20462 lb) before calculation.
Q4: Why multiply by 100 in the formula?
A: Multiplying by 100 converts the price per pound to price per 100 pounds, which is the standard hundredweight unit.
Q5: Is hundredweight pricing the same as ton pricing?
A: No, hundredweight is per 100 pounds while ton pricing is per 2000 pounds (short ton) or 2240 pounds (long ton). The calculations differ significantly.