Convert quarter (US) to dekagram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to dekagram [dag], or Convert dekagram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Dekagram
1 qr (US) = 1133.980925 dag
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to dag:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1133.980925 dag = 17009.713875 dag
Quarter (Us) to Dekagram 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.
Dekagram
A dekagram (dag) is a unit of mass equal to ten grams.
History/Origin
The dekagram was introduced as part of the metric system to simplify conversions within the metric units of mass, particularly in the context of grams and kilograms, and has been used primarily in countries adopting the metric system since the 19th century.
Current Use
Dekagrams are used in various fields such as cooking, jewelry, and scientific measurements, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, although grams and kilograms are more commonly used globally.