Convert hundredweight (UK) to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Quarter (Uk)
1 cwt (UK) = 4 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to qr (UK):
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 4 qr (UK) = 60 qr (UK)
Hundredweight (Uk) to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.
Quarter (Uk)
A quarter (qr) is a traditional unit of weight used in the UK, typically equal to one-quarter of a hundredweight, or 28 pounds (approximately 12.7 kilograms).
History/Origin
The quarter has historical roots in British measurement systems, originating from the need to divide larger weights into manageable parts. It was commonly used in trade and agriculture before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is largely obsolete in official measurement but may still be used informally in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock to denote weight, especially in the UK.