Legal Definitions - quintal

QUINTAL

A quintal is a historical unit of weight that equals 100 pounds. It is also known as a kintal.

- The farmer sold his potatoes by the quintal, which weighed exactly 100 pounds.
- The fisherman caught a quintal of fish, which he sold at the market.
- In the 19th century, sugar was often sold by the quintal in the United States.

These examples illustrate how quintal was used as a unit of weight in different contexts, such as agriculture, fishing, and commerce.