Convert quarter (US) to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Quarter (Uk)
1 qr (US) = 0.892857142857143 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to qr (UK):
15 qr (US) = 15 × 0.892857142857143 qr (UK) = 13.3928571428571 qr (UK)
Quarter (Us) to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table
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Quarter (Us)
A quarter (US) is a unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound, commonly used in measuring precious metals and other small quantities.
History/Origin
The quarter originated from the traditional British weight system and was adopted in the United States as a subdivision of the pound. It has historically been used in commerce and trade for precise measurements.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is primarily used in the United States for measuring precious metals, jewelry, and small quantities of certain commodities. It is part of the customary units in the 'Weight and Mass' category within common converters.
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.