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Quarter Hour To Credit Hours Calculator

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Quarter Hours To Credit Hours Formula

The following formulas are used to convert between quarter hours (Q) and credit hours (C):

C = Q \times \frac{2}{3}
Q = C \times \frac{3}{2}

Variables:

  • C is the credit hours (semester credit hours)
  • Q is the quarter hours
  • \frac{2}{3} (~0.6667) is the conversion factor from quarter hours to credit hours
  • \frac{3}{2} (1.5) is the conversion factor from credit hours to quarter hours

What is Quarter Hours To Credit Hours?

Quarter hours and credit hours are units used by academic institutions to measure course weight. Quarter hours are used in schools on the quarter system (typically 10-week terms), while credit hours usually refer to semester credit hours (15-week terms). Converting between them allows students and advisors to compare course loads across different academic calendars.

How to Calculate Quarter Hours To Credit Hours?

Use the formulas above or the calculator above to convert between quarter hours and credit hours.

  1. Enter the number of quarter hours (Q) or credit hours (C) in the calculator.
  2. If you entered quarter hours, click Calculate to see the equivalent credit hours.
  3. If you entered credit hours, click Calculate to see the equivalent quarter hours.
  4. Click Reset to clear all fields.

Example Problem:

Convert 6 quarter hours to credit hours.

Using the formula C = Q × (2/3):

C = 6 \times \frac{2}{3} = 4

So, 6 quarter hours is equivalent to 4 credit hours.