Convert decigram to quarter (US)
Please provide values below to convert decigram [dg] to quarter (US) [qr (US)], or Convert quarter (US) to decigram.
How to Convert Decigram to Quarter (Us)
1 dg = 8.8184904873951e-06 qr (US)
Example: convert 15 dg to qr (US):
15 dg = 15 × 8.8184904873951e-06 qr (US) = 0.000132277357310927 qr (US)
Decigram to Quarter (Us) Conversion Table
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Decigram
A decigram (dg) is a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, or 0.1 grams.
History/Origin
The decigram is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It has been used primarily in scientific and technical contexts to provide precise mass measurements.
Current Use
Decigrams are used in scientific, laboratory, and nutritional contexts where small mass measurements are required, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.