Convert stone (US) to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to stone (US).
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Quarter (Uk)
1 st (US) = 0.5 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 st (US) to qr (UK):
15 st (US) = 15 × 0.5 qr (UK) = 7.5 qr (UK)
Stone (Us) to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table
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Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
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.