Convert quarter (US) to gamma
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to gamma [gamma], or Convert gamma to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Gamma
1 qr (US) = 11339809250 gamma
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to gamma:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 11339809250 gamma = 170097138750 gamma
Quarter (Us) to Gamma 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.
Gamma
Gamma is a unit of mass used in the context of the 'Weight and Mass' converter, typically representing a gram or a related measure.
History/Origin
The term 'gamma' originates from the Greek letter gamma, historically used in various scientific contexts to denote small quantities of mass or radiation. Its use as a unit of mass has been more common in older or specialized scientific literature.
Current Use
Today, 'gamma' is rarely used as a standard unit of mass; instead, grams are the standard. However, 'gamma' may still appear in specific scientific fields or historical references related to mass measurement.