Convert quarter (UK) to picogram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (UK) [qr (UK)] to picogram [pg], or Convert picogram to quarter (UK).
How to Convert Quarter (Uk) to Picogram
1 qr (UK) = 1.270058636e+16 pg
Example: convert 15 qr (UK) to pg:
15 qr (UK) = 15 × 1.270058636e+16 pg = 1.905087954e+17 pg
Quarter (Uk) to Picogram Conversion Table
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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.
Picogram
A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.
History/Origin
The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.
Current Use
Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.