Convert Earth's mass to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's mass [M_earth] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to Earth's mass.
How to Convert Earth's Mass to Quarter (Uk)
1 M_earth = 4.7021451063146e+23 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 M_earth to qr (UK):
15 M_earth = 15 × 4.7021451063146e+23 qr (UK) = 7.05321765947191e+24 qr (UK)
Earth's Mass to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table
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Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.
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.