What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows users to convert weight measurements from the long ton (UK), an imperial unit used historically in the UK and maritime contexts, to the quarter (US), a customary US unit used for expressing portions of hundredweight. It is useful for reconciling historical and specialized weight records.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in long ton (UK) units
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Select the target unit as quarter (US)
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Click convert to see the equivalent weight in US quarters
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Use the provided examples to understand the conversion process
Key Features
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Converts long ton (UK) to quarter (US) based on established unit definitions
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Browser-based and simple to use with quick input and output fields
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Supports specialized historical and trade-related weight conversions
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Displays example conversions for clarity and verification
Examples
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2 ton (long) [ton (UK)] converts to 179.2 quarter (US) [qr (US)]
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0.5 ton (long) [ton (UK)] converts to 44.8 quarter (US) [qr (US)]
Common Use Cases
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Reconcile historical UK-based shipping and ship displacement records into US customary units
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Convert bulk commodity weights such as coal or ore for pricing and trade documentation
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Calculate freight and packaging using US hundredweight subdivisions
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Translate legacy engineering, survey, or legal documents involving these units
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selections carefully to ensure accurate conversions
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Use this tool for specialized or historical data rather than everyday weight measurement
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Cross-check converted results if using for legal or engineering documentation
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Familiarize yourself with both unit definitions for better context in conversions
Limitations
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Conversion requires precision as base units between UK and US systems differ slightly
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Units involved are mostly of historical or specialized interest, not common daily use
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Rounding differences may affect high precision needs in legal or engineering conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a long ton (UK)?
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The long ton (UK) is an imperial mass unit equal to 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016 kilograms, historically used in the UK and maritime shipping.
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How many quarters (US) are in one long ton (UK)?
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One long ton (UK) equals 89.6 quarters (US) as part of the US customary weight system.
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When should I use this converter?
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Use this converter to convert historical UK weight records, bulk commodity trade data, or agricultural weights to US customary quarter units.
Key Terminology
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Long Ton (UK)
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An imperial unit of mass equal to 2,240 pounds, traditionally used in the United Kingdom and maritime settings.
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Quarter (US)
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A US customary unit of mass equal to one quarter of a hundredweight, or 25 pounds.
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US Customary System
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A system of measurement used primarily in the United States that includes units such as pounds and hundredweights.