Convert quarter (U.K.) to shipping ton (U.S.)
Selected category: volume.
Definition and details for quarter (U.K.):
Quarter (qtr or Q) is a traditional unit of volume equal to 8 bushels, used for measuring grain. This quantity of grain weighs almost 1/4 ton, that's why it was named quarter.
Definition and details for shipping ton (U.S.):
U.S. shipping ton is another name for the freight ton (FT).