Convert quarter (US) to picogram
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to picogram [pg], or Convert picogram to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Picogram
1 qr (US) = 1.133980925e+16 pg
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to pg:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 1.133980925e+16 pg = 1.7009713875e+17 pg
Quarter (Us) to Picogram 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.
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.