Convert quarter (UK) to teragram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (UK) [qr (UK)] to teragram [Tg], or Convert teragram to quarter (UK).
How to Convert Quarter (Uk) to Teragram
1 qr (UK) = 1.270058636e-08 Tg
Example: convert 15 qr (UK) to Tg:
15 qr (UK) = 15 × 1.270058636e-08 Tg = 1.905087954e-07 Tg
Quarter (Uk) to Teragram Conversion Table
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Quarter (Uk)
A quarter (qr) is a traditional unit of weight used in the UK, typically equal to one-quarter of a hundredweight, or 28 pounds (approximately 12.7 kilograms).
History/Origin
The quarter has historical roots in British measurement systems, originating from the need to divide larger weights into manageable parts. It was commonly used in trade and agriculture before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is largely obsolete in official measurement but may still be used informally in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock to denote weight, especially in the UK.
Teragram
A teragram (Tg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillion grams or 10^12 grams.
History/Origin
The teragram is part of the metric system and was introduced as a larger unit for measuring very large masses, especially in scientific contexts, to facilitate easier expression of large quantities.
Current Use
Teragrams are used primarily in scientific fields such as environmental science, geology, and astronomy to quantify large masses, like global emissions or mineral deposits.