Convert quarter (US) to teragram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to teragram [Tg], or Convert teragram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Teragram
1 qr (US) = 1.133980925e-08 Tg
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to Tg:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.133980925e-08 Tg = 1.7009713875e-07 Tg
Quarter (Us) to Teragram 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.
Teragram
A teragram (Tg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillion grams or 10^12 grams.
History/Origin
The teragram is part of the metric system and was introduced as a larger unit for measuring very large masses, especially in scientific contexts, to facilitate easier expression of large quantities.
Current Use
Teragrams are used primarily in scientific fields such as environmental science, geology, and astronomy to quantify large masses, like global emissions or mineral deposits.