Convert quarter (UK) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (UK) [qr (UK)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to quarter (UK).
How to Convert Quarter (Uk) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 qr (UK) = 1.270058636e-05 kt
Example: convert 15 qr (UK) to kt:
15 qr (UK) = 15 × 1.270058636e-05 kt = 0.0001905087954 kt
Quarter (Uk) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
| quarter (UK) | kiloton (metric) |
|---|
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.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.