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A quintal is a unit of measurement used to quantify mass or weight. The term originates from the Latin word "quintus," meaning "fifth," as it was historically defined as the fifth part of a metric hundredweight. In the metric system, a quintal is equal to 100 kilograms (kg) or approximately 220.46 pounds (lbs).

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