Convert quarter (US) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 qr (US) = 1.133980925e-05 kt
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to kt:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.133980925e-05 kt = 0.00017009713875 kt
Quarter (Us) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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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.
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.