Convert quarter (UK) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (UK) [qr (UK)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to quarter (UK).
How to Convert Quarter (Uk) to Quintal (Metric)
1 qr (UK) = 0.1270058636 cwt
Example: convert 15 qr (UK) to cwt:
15 qr (UK) = 15 × 0.1270058636 cwt = 1.905087954 cwt
Quarter (Uk) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.