Convert quarter (US) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 qr (US) = 8750 s.ap
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to s.ap:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 8750 s.ap = 131250 s.ap
Quarter (Us) to Scruple (Apothecary) 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.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.