Convert Pounds to Quarters
Convert Pounds (lb) to Quarters (qr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
qr = lb × 0.03571428571
About Pounds
The avoirdupois pound (lb) is the primary unit of weight in the United States and United Kingdom for everyday use, equal to 16 ounces or exactly 453.59237 grams. It dominates American life: body weight, grocery produce, deli counter cuts, freight shipping costs, gym weights, and building material quantities are all measured in pounds and ounces. American recipes use pounds for meat and large quantities. The pound derives from the Roman 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight) - hence both the symbol 'lb' (from libra) and the British currency symbol '£'.
About Quarters
A quarter (qr) in the avoirdupois system equals 28 pounds or one quarter of a hundredweight - approximately 12.70 kg. Historically, quarters were used in British trade for measuring grain, wool, and other bulk commodities. The British quarter of grain (28 lb) was the standard purchase quantity at markets and mills throughout medieval and early modern England. In the US, the term 'quarter' sometimes refers to a quarter of a short hundredweight (25 lb) rather than the British 28 lb.
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds (lb) | Quarters (qr) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0357143 qr |
| 2 lb | 0.0714286 qr |
| 5 lb | 0.178571 qr |
| 10 lb | 0.357143 qr |
| 25 lb | 0.892857 qr |
| 50 lb | 1.78571 qr |
| 100 lb | 3.57143 qr |