Plural of hundredweight
irregular plural
The plural of hundredweight is hundredweight or hundredweights.
Forms of hundredweight
| Singular | hundredweight |
|---|---|
| Plural | hundredweight hundredweights |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of hundredweight
- noun A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg).
- noun A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (eight stone or about 50.8 kg).
- noun Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of hundredweight
- What is the plural of hundredweight?
- The plural of hundredweight is hundredweight or hundredweights.
- Is hundredweight countable?
- Hundredweight is a countable noun.
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