Convert quarter (US) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Quintal (Metric)
1 qr (US) = 0.1133980925 cwt
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to cwt:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 0.1133980925 cwt = 1.7009713875 cwt
Quarter (Us) to Quintal (Metric) 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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.