Convert stone (US) to quarter (US)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to quarter (US) [qr (US)], or Convert quarter (US) to stone (US).
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Quarter (Us)
1 st (US) = 0.56 qr (US)
Example: convert 15 st (US) to qr (US):
15 st (US) = 15 × 0.56 qr (US) = 8.4 qr (US)
Stone (Us) to Quarter (Us) 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 (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.