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Convert Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (UK)

Convert hundredweights (uk) to quarters (uk) instantly. 1 hundredweight (uk) = 4 quarter (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quarter (UK) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (UK)

What is a hundredweight (uk)?

The UK (long) hundredweight equals 112 pounds, about 50.8 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (uk)

Originally a 'hundred'-pound trade weight, later fixed at 112 lb in Britain.

Where it is used

UK trade, shipping, and agriculture.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 112 pounds in the imperial system.

Avoirdupois

Quarter (UK)

What is a quarter (uk)?

The UK quarter equals one-fourth of a long hundredweight, 28 pounds (about 12.7 kg).

Origin of the quarter (uk)

A 'quarter' of the hundredweight in the British imperial system.

Where it is used

Historical British trade in coal, grain, and agricultural goods.

When and where it was developed

Defined within the imperial hundredweight system.

Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between hundredweights (uk) and quarters (uk):

1 cwt = 4 qr
1 qr = 0.25 cwt

To convert hundredweights (uk) to quarters (uk), multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 4. To reverse, multiply quarters (uk) by 0.25.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in quarters (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Quarter (UK) to Hundredweight (UK) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert hundredweights (uk) to quarters (uk)

  1. Write down the value in hundredweights (uk) (cwt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 4.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quarters (uk) (qr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quarter (uk) value by 0.25.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cwt to qr:
1 × 4 = 4 qr

Example 2 — Convert 100 cwt to qr:
100 × 4 = 400 qr

Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (UK) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hundredweights (uk) to quarters (uk):

Hundredweight (UK) [cwt]Quarter (UK) [qr]
0.010.04
0.10.4
14
28
312
416
520
1040
2080
30120
40160
50200
100400
5002000
10004000

Frequently asked questions

How many quarters (uk) is 1 hundredweight (uk)?
1 hundredweight (uk) equals 4 quarter (uk).
How do I convert hundredweights (uk) to quarters (uk)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (uk) by 4 to get quarters (uk).
How do I convert quarters (uk) back to hundredweights (uk)?
Multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 0.25, or use the Quarter (UK) to Hundredweight (UK) converter.
How many quarters (uk) is 100 hundredweights (uk)?
100 hundredweights (uk) equals 400 quarters (uk), because 100 × 4 = 400.

Convert Hundredweight (UK) to other weight units

Show all Hundredweight (UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Attogram (ag) Hundredweight (UK) to Femtogram (fg) Hundredweight (UK) to Picogram (pg) Hundredweight (UK) to Nanogram (ng) Hundredweight (UK) to Microgram (µg) Hundredweight (UK) to Milligram (mg) Hundredweight (UK) to Centigram (cg) Hundredweight (UK) to Decigram (dg) Hundredweight (UK) to Gram (g) Hundredweight (UK) to Dekagram (dag) Hundredweight (UK) to Hectogram (hg) Hundredweight (UK) to Kilogram (kg) Hundredweight (UK) to Quintal (metric) (q) Hundredweight (UK) to Metric Ton (t) Hundredweight (UK) to Gigagram (Gg) Hundredweight (UK) to Teragram (Tg) Hundredweight (UK) to Petagram (Pg) Hundredweight (UK) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Grain (gr) Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Hundredweight (UK) to Ounce (oz) Hundredweight (UK) to Pound (lb) Hundredweight (UK) to Clove (clove) Hundredweight (UK) to Stone (US) (st) Hundredweight (UK) to Stone (UK) (st) Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (US) (qr) Hundredweight (UK) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Hundredweight (UK) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Hundredweight (UK) to Wey (wey) Hundredweight (UK) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Hundredweight (UK) to Carat (metric) (ct) Hundredweight (UK) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Hundredweight (UK) to Pennyweight (dwt) Hundredweight (UK) to Momme (mom) Hundredweight (UK) to Mace (mace) Hundredweight (UK) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Hundredweight (UK) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Hundredweight (UK) to Tael (tael) Hundredweight (UK) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Ratti (ratti) Hundredweight (UK) to Masha (masha) Hundredweight (UK) to Tola (tola) Hundredweight (UK) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Hundredweight (UK) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Hundredweight (UK) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Hundredweight (UK) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Hundredweight (UK) to Muon Mass (mµ) Hundredweight (UK) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Hundredweight (UK) to Proton Mass (mp) Hundredweight (UK) to Neutron Mass (mn) Hundredweight (UK) to Deuteron Mass (md) Hundredweight (UK) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Hundredweight (UK) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Hundredweight (UK) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Hundredweight (UK) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Hundredweight (UK) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Hundredweight (UK) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Hundredweight (UK) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Hundredweight (UK) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Hundredweight (UK) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Hundredweight (UK) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Hundredweight (UK) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Hundredweight (UK) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Hundredweight (UK) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Hundredweight (UK) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Hundredweight (UK) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Hundredweight (UK) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Hundredweight (UK) to Poundal (pdl) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Hundredweight (UK) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Hundredweight (UK) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Hundredweight (UK) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cwt = 4 qr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.