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Convert Quarter (UK) to Hundredweight (US)

Convert quarters (uk) to hundredweights (us) instantly. 1 quarter (uk) = 0.28 hundredweight (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Hundredweight (US) to Quarter (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

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.

Avoirdupois

Hundredweight (US)

What is a hundredweight (us)?

The US (short) hundredweight equals 100 pounds, about 45.36 kilograms.

Origin of the hundredweight (us)

The American 'hundred'-pound commercial weight (also called the cental).

Where it is used

US commodity trade in grain, livestock feed, and produce.

When and where it was developed

Standardized at 100 pounds in US customary units.

Quarter (UK) to Hundredweight (US) conversion formula

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

1 qr = 0.28 cwt
1 cwt = 3.5714285714 qr

To convert quarters (uk) to hundredweights (us), multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 0.28. To reverse, multiply hundredweights (us) by 3.5714285714.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in quarters (uk) (qr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.28.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in hundredweights (us) (cwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the hundredweight (us) value by 3.5714285714.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 qr to cwt:
1 × 0.28 = 0.28 cwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 qr to cwt:
100 × 0.28 = 28 cwt

Quarter (UK) to Hundredweight (US) conversion table

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

Quarter (UK) [qr]Hundredweight (US) [cwt]
0.010.0028
0.10.028
10.28
20.56
30.84
41.12
51.4
102.8
205.6
308.4
4011.2
5014
10028
500140
1000280

Frequently asked questions

How many hundredweights (us) is 1 quarter (uk)?
1 quarter (uk) equals 0.28 hundredweight (us).
How do I convert quarters (uk) to hundredweights (us)?
Multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 0.28 to get hundredweights (us).
How do I convert hundredweights (us) back to quarters (uk)?
Multiply the value in hundredweights (us) by 3.5714285714, or use the Hundredweight (US) to Quarter (UK) converter.
How many hundredweights (us) is 100 quarters (uk)?
100 quarters (uk) equals 28 hundredweights (us), because 100 × 0.28 = 28.

Convert Quarter (UK) to other weight units

Show all Quarter (UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 qr = 0.28 cwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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