Convert quarter (US) to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Gigagram
1 qr (US) = 1.133980925e-05 Gg
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to Gg:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.133980925e-05 Gg = 0.00017009713875 Gg
Quarter (Us) to Gigagram 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.
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.