Convert kiloton (metric) to quarter (UK)

Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to kiloton (metric).




How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Quarter (Uk)

1 kt = 78736.5222088848 qr (UK)

Example: convert 15 kt to qr (UK):
15 kt = 15 Γ— 78736.5222088848 qr (UK) = 1181047.83313327 qr (UK)


Kiloton (Metric) to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table

kiloton (metric) quarter (UK)

Kiloton (Metric)

A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.

History/Origin

The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.

Current Use

Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.


Quarter (Uk)

A quarter (qr) is a traditional unit of weight used in the UK, typically equal to one-quarter of a hundredweight, or 28 pounds (approximately 12.7 kilograms).

History/Origin

The quarter has historical roots in British measurement systems, originating from the need to divide larger weights into manageable parts. It was commonly used in trade and agriculture before the adoption of the metric system.

Current Use

Today, the quarter is largely obsolete in official measurement but may still be used informally in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock to denote weight, especially in the UK.



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