Convert quarter (US) to exagram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to exagram [Eg], or Convert exagram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Exagram
1 qr (US) = 1.133980925e-14 Eg
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to Eg:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.133980925e-14 Eg = 1.7009713875e-13 Eg
Quarter (Us) to Exagram 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.
Exagram
An exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^18 grams, used to measure extremely large quantities of mass.
History/Origin
The exagram is a relatively recent addition to the metric system, introduced to facilitate the measurement of very large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, aligning with the SI prefixes for large units.
Current Use
Exagrams are primarily used in scientific research, astronomy, and large-scale industrial applications to quantify massive amounts of material or celestial bodies.