Convert quarter (US) to hectogram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to hectogram [hg], or Convert hectogram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Hectogram
1 qr (US) = 113.3980925 hg
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to hg:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 113.3980925 hg = 1700.9713875 hg
Quarter (Us) to Hectogram 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.
Hectogram
A hectogram (hg) is a unit of mass equal to 100 grams.
History/Origin
The hectogram is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century as a decimal-based system for standardizing measurements, primarily used in scientific and everyday contexts.
Current Use
The hectogram is used in some countries for measuring food and other small quantities, especially in the context of nutrition labels and grocery shopping, but is less common than grams and kilograms.