Convert ounce to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to ounce.
How to Convert Ounce to Quarter (Uk)
1 oz = 0.00223214285714286 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 oz to qr (UK):
15 oz = 15 × 0.00223214285714286 qr (UK) = 0.0334821428571429 qr (UK)
Ounce to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table
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Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.
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.