Convert quarter (UK) to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (UK) [qr (UK)] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to quarter (UK).
How to Convert Quarter (Uk) to Gigagram
1 qr (UK) = 1.270058636e-05 Gg
Example: convert 15 qr (UK) to Gg:
15 qr (UK) = 15 × 1.270058636e-05 Gg = 0.0001905087954 Gg
Quarter (Uk) to Gigagram 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.
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.