Convert dekagram to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert dekagram [dag] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to dekagram.
How to Convert Dekagram to Stone (Us)
1 dag = 0.0015747304441777 st (US)
Example: convert 15 dag to st (US):
15 dag = 15 × 0.0015747304441777 st (US) = 0.0236209566626655 st (US)
Dekagram to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Dekagram
A dekagram (dag) is a unit of mass equal to ten grams.
History/Origin
The dekagram was introduced as part of the metric system to simplify conversions within the metric units of mass, particularly in the context of grams and kilograms, and has been used primarily in countries adopting the metric system since the 19th century.
Current Use
Dekagrams are used in various fields such as cooking, jewelry, and scientific measurements, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, although grams and kilograms are more commonly used globally.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.