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Convert Quarter (UK) to Slug

Convert quarters (uk) to slugs instantly. 1 quarter (uk) = 0.8702666048 slug — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Slug 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.

Force / Engineering

Slug

What is a slug?

The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.

Origin of the slug

Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.

Where it is used

US and British engineering dynamics.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.

Quarter (UK) to Slug conversion formula

The relationship between quarters (uk) and slugs:

1 qr = 0.8702666048 slug
1 slug = 1.1490731627 qr

To convert quarters (uk) to slugs, multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 0.8702666048. To reverse, multiply slugs by 1.1490731627.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in quarters (uk) (qr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.8702666048.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in slugs (slug).
  4. To reverse, multiply the slug value by 1.1490731627.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 qr to slug:
1 × 0.8702666048 = 0.8702666048 slug

Example 2 — Convert 100 qr to slug:
100 × 0.8702666048 = 87.0266604804 slug

Quarter (UK) to Slug conversion table

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

Quarter (UK) [qr]Slug [slug]
0.010.008702666
0.10.0870266605
10.8702666048
21.7405332096
32.6107998144
43.4810664192
54.351333024
108.702666048
2017.4053320961
3026.1079981441
4034.8106641922
5043.5133302402
10087.0266604804
500435.1333024021
1000870.2666048043

Frequently asked questions

How many slugs is 1 quarter (uk)?
1 quarter (uk) equals 0.8702666048 slug.
How do I convert quarters (uk) to slugs?
Multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 0.8702666048 to get slugs.
How do I convert slugs back to quarters (uk)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 1.1490731627, or use the Slug to Quarter (UK) converter.
How many slugs is 100 quarters (uk)?
100 quarters (uk) equals 87.0266604804 slugs, because 100 × 0.8702666048 = 87.0266604804.

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 = 0.8702666048 slug) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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