Convert quintal (metric) to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert quintal (metric) [cwt] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to quintal (metric).
How to Convert Quintal (Metric) to Gigagram
1 cwt = 0.0001 Gg
Example: convert 15 cwt to Gg:
15 cwt = 15 × 0.0001 Gg = 0.0015 Gg
Quintal (Metric) to Gigagram Conversion Table
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Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.