Convert quarter (US) to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to quarter (US).
1 qr (US) = 1.78571428571 st (UK). To convert quarter (US) to stone (UK), multiply the value by 1.78571428571; to go the other way, divide by it (1 st (UK) = 0.56 qr (US)). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 qr (US) = 1.78571428571 st (UK)
- 1 st (UK) = 0.56 qr (US)
- 10 qr (US) = 17.8571428571 st (UK)
- 100 qr (US) = 178.571428571 st (UK)
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Stone (Uk)
1 qr (US) = 1.78571428571429 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to st (UK):
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.78571428571429 st (UK) = 26.7857142857143 st (UK)
Quarter (Us) to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
| quarter (US) | stone (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 qr (US) | 1.78571428571 st (UK) |
| 2 qr (US) | 3.57142857143 st (UK) |
| 3 qr (US) | 5.35714285714 st (UK) |
| 5 qr (US) | 8.92857142857 st (UK) |
| 10 qr (US) | 17.8571428571 st (UK) |
| 20 qr (US) | 35.7142857143 st (UK) |
| 50 qr (US) | 89.2857142857 st (UK) |
| 100 qr (US) | 178.571428571 st (UK) |
| 500 qr (US) | 892.857142857 st (UK) |
| 1000 qr (US) | 1785.71428571 st (UK) |
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.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 quarter (US) in stone (UK)?
1 quarter (US) (qr (US)) = 1.78571428571 stone (UK) (st (UK)).
How do you convert quarter (US) to stone (UK)?
Multiply the quarter (US) value by 1.78571428571. For example, 25 qr (US) × 1.78571428571 = 44.6428571429 st (UK).
What is 10 quarter (US) in stone (UK)?
10 qr (US) = 17.8571428571 st (UK).
Which unit is larger, the quarter (US) or the stone (UK)?
The quarter (US) is the larger unit: 1 qr (US) = 1.78571428571 st (UK).