Convert quarter (US) to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Hundredweight (Us)
1 qr (US) = 0.25 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to cwt (US):
15 qr (US) = 15 × 0.25 cwt (US) = 3.75 cwt (US)
Quarter (Us) to Hundredweight (Us) 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.
Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.