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Convert Quarter (US) to Quarter (UK)

Convert quarters (us) to quarters (uk) instantly. 1 quarter (us) = 0.8928571429 quarter (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quarter (UK) to Quarter (US) 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 (US)

What is a quarter (us)?

The US quarter equals one-fourth of a short hundredweight, 25 pounds (about 11.34 kg).

Origin of the quarter (us)

A 'quarter' of the US short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US agricultural and commodity weighing.

When and where it was developed

Defined within the US customary hundredweight 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.

Quarter (US) to Quarter (UK) conversion formula

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

1 qr = 0.8928571429 qr
1 qr = 1.12 qr

To convert quarters (us) to quarters (uk), multiply the value in quarters (us) by 0.8928571429. To reverse, multiply quarters (uk) by 1.12.

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 Quarter (US) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in quarters (us) (qr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.8928571429.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quarters (uk) (qr).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quarter (uk) value by 1.12.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 qr to qr:
1 × 0.8928571429 = 0.8928571429 qr

Example 2 — Convert 100 qr to qr:
100 × 0.8928571429 = 89.2857142857 qr

Quarter (US) to Quarter (UK) conversion table

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

Quarter (US) [qr]Quarter (UK) [qr]
0.010.0089285714
0.10.0892857143
10.8928571429
21.7857142857
32.6785714286
43.5714285714
54.4642857143
108.9285714286
2017.8571428571
3026.7857142857
4035.7142857143
5044.6428571429
10089.2857142857
500446.4285714286
1000892.8571428571

Frequently asked questions

How many quarters (uk) is 1 quarter (us)?
1 quarter (us) equals 0.8928571429 quarter (uk).
How do I convert quarters (us) to quarters (uk)?
Multiply the value in quarters (us) by 0.8928571429 to get quarters (uk).
How do I convert quarters (uk) back to quarters (us)?
Multiply the value in quarters (uk) by 1.12, or use the Quarter (UK) to Quarter (US) converter.
How many quarters (uk) is 100 quarters (us)?
100 quarters (us) equals 89.2857142857 quarters (uk), because 100 × 0.8928571429 = 89.2857142857.

Convert Quarter (US) to other weight units

Show all Quarter (US) 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 = 0.8928571429 qr) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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