Converting from Hundredweight, short (cwt (US)) to Quarter (qrt)

What is Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

Hundredweight, short (cwt (US)) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States. It is defined as 100 pounds, which is approximately 45.36 kilograms. This unit is frequently employed in various industries, such as agriculture and shipping, to measure the weight of heavy goods.

What is Quarter (qrt)

Quarter (qrt) is another unit of weight primarily used in the agricultural sector. One quarter is equivalent to 28 pounds, or around 12.7 kilograms. The quarter is often used for measuring grains and other crops, allowing for easier understanding of larger quantities.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between these two units, you can use the following formulas:

• To convert cwt (US) to qrt:

  qrt=cwt(US)×3.571429

• To convert qrt to cwt (US):

  cwt(US)=qrt×0.28

Examples

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion between hundredweight and quarters:

1. To convert 14 cwt (US) to quarters:

   qrt=14×3.571429≈50

2. To convert 14 qrt to hundredweight (US):

   cwt(US)=14×0.28≈3.92

3. To convert 9 cwt (US) to quarters:

   qrt=9×3.571429≈32.14286

4. To convert 9 qrt to hundredweight (US):

   cwt(US)=9×0.28≈2.52

5. To convert 6 cwt (US) to quarters:

   qrt=6×3.571429≈21.42857

6. To convert 6 qrt to hundredweight (US):

   cwt(US)=6×0.28≈1.68