Convert quarter (US) to microgram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to microgram [µg], or Convert microgram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Microgram
1 qr (US) = 11339809250 µg
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to µg:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 11339809250 µg = 170097138750 µg
Quarter (Us) to Microgram 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.
Microgram
A microgram (µg) is a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram (10^-6 grams).
History/Origin
The microgram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure very small quantities, particularly in science and medicine, and has been widely used since the 20th century.
Current Use
Micrograms are commonly used today in fields such as pharmacology, nutrition, and chemistry to measure small amounts of substances accurately.