Convert stone (UK) to quarter (US)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to quarter (US) [qr (US)], or Convert quarter (US) to stone (UK).
1 st (UK) = 0.56 qr (US). To convert stone (UK) to quarter (US), multiply the value by 0.56; to go the other way, divide by it (1 qr (US) = 1.78571428571 st (UK)). 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 st (UK) = 0.56 qr (US)
- 1 qr (US) = 1.78571428571 st (UK)
- 10 st (UK) = 5.6 qr (US)
- 100 st (UK) = 56 qr (US)
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Quarter (Us)
1 st (UK) = 0.56 qr (US)
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to qr (US):
15 st (UK) = 15 × 0.56 qr (US) = 8.4 qr (US)
Stone (Uk) to Quarter (Us) Conversion Table
| stone (UK) | quarter (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 st (UK) | 0.56 qr (US) |
| 2 st (UK) | 1.12 qr (US) |
| 3 st (UK) | 1.68 qr (US) |
| 5 st (UK) | 2.8 qr (US) |
| 10 st (UK) | 5.6 qr (US) |
| 20 st (UK) | 11.2 qr (US) |
| 50 st (UK) | 28 qr (US) |
| 100 st (UK) | 56 qr (US) |
| 500 st (UK) | 280 qr (US) |
| 1000 st (UK) | 560 qr (US) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 stone (UK) in quarter (US)?
1 stone (UK) (st (UK)) = 0.56 quarter (US) (qr (US)).
How do you convert stone (UK) to quarter (US)?
Multiply the stone (UK) value by 0.56. For example, 25 st (UK) × 0.56 = 14 qr (US).
What is 10 stone (UK) in quarter (US)?
10 st (UK) = 5.6 qr (US).
Which unit is larger, the stone (UK) or the quarter (US)?
The quarter (US) is the larger unit: 1 st (UK) equals only 0.56 qr (US).