Convert stone (UK) to quarter (UK)

Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to stone (UK).




How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Quarter (Uk)

1 st (UK) = 0.5 qr (UK)

Example: convert 15 st (UK) to qr (UK):
15 st (UK) = 15 Γ— 0.5 qr (UK) = 7.5 qr (UK)


Stone (Uk) to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table

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Stone (Uk)

A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.

History/Origin

The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.

Current Use

Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international 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.



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