Convert Short Tons to Quarters
Convert Short Tons (ton) to Quarters (qr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
qr = ton × 71.42857143
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.
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
| Short Tons (ton) | Quarters (qr) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 71.4286 qr |
| 2 ton | 142.857 qr |
| 5 ton | 357.143 qr |
| 10 ton | 714.286 qr |
| 25 ton | 1785.71 qr |
| 50 ton | 3571.43 qr |
| 100 ton | 7142.86 qr |