How many quarters are in one pound?

A U.S. quarter weighs 5.67 grams. Since one pound is 453.59 grams, you can calculate how many quarters make up one pound by dividing 453.59 grams by the weight of one quarter:

                    453.59​÷ 5.67 ≈80.02

So, there are approximately 80 quarters in one pound.

1. Weight of One Quarter:

• A U.S. quarter coin weighs 5.67 grams.

2. Weight of One Pound:

• One pound is defined as 453.59 grams.

3. Calculating the Number of Quarters in One Pound:

To find how many quarters make up one pound, we divide the total weight of one pound (453.59 grams) by the weight of one quarter (5.67 grams):

Number of Quarters=Weight of One Pound,​ Weight of One Quarter

 Number of Quarters=5.67grams/quarter453.59grams​≈80.02

4. Result:

So, approximately 80 quarters make up one pound.

5. Other Considerations:

• This calculation assumes that all quarters are standard and have the typical weight of 5.67 grams.
• Variations in weight could exist if coins are worn down or have defects, but for general purposes, 80 quarters will give you about one pound.