Convert picogram to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert picogram [pg] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to picogram.
How to Convert Picogram to Ton (Short)
1 pg = 1.10231131092439e-18 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 pg to ton (US):
15 pg = 15 × 1.10231131092439e-18 ton (US) = 1.65346696638658e-17 ton (US)
Picogram to Ton (Short) Conversion Table
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Picogram
A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.
History/Origin
The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.
Current Use
Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.
Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.