In the United Kingdom, a "quarter" is a term commonly used in the context of weight or mass, especially in agricultural and trade settings. A "quarter" in the UK refers to a quarter of a hundredweight (cwt).
In the United Kingdom:
1 quarter (UK) = 28 pounds (lbs)
So, when you see "quarter" used in the context of weight or mass in the UK, it generally means 28 pounds. This term is frequently used in the sale and trade of agricultural products and livestock, where quantities are often expressed in multiples of quarters. It's important to note that the UK quarter is different from the US quarter, which is 25 pounds.
Pennyweight: The pennyweight (abbreviated as dwt) is a unit of mass commonly used in the jewelry industry to measure the weight of precious metals, particularly gold and silver. One pennyweight is equal to 24 grains or approximately 1.555 grams.