Convert quarter (US) to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Earth's Mass
1 qr (US) = 1.8988294122572e-24 M_earth
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to M_earth:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.8988294122572e-24 M_earth = 2.8482441183858e-23 M_earth
Quarter (Us) to Earth's Mass 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.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.