Convert quarter (US) to tonne
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to tonne [t], or Convert tonne to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Tonne
1 qr (US) = 0.01133980925 t
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to t:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 0.01133980925 t = 0.17009713875 t
Quarter (Us) to Tonne 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.
Tonne
A tonne (symbol: t) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History/Origin
The tonne was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, consistent unit.
Current Use
The tonne is widely used internationally in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities.