Convert Quarters to Short Tons

Convert Quarters (qr) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.

Conversion Formula

ton = qr × 0.014

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.

About Short Tons

A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.

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