Convert ton (short) to teragram
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to teragram [Tg], or Convert teragram to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Teragram
1 ton (US) = 9.0718474e-07 Tg
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to Tg:
15 ton (US) = 15 × 9.0718474e-07 Tg = 1.36077711e-05 Tg
Ton (Short) to Teragram Conversion Table
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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.
Teragram
A teragram (Tg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillion grams or 10^12 grams.
History/Origin
The teragram is part of the metric system and was introduced as a larger unit for measuring very large masses, especially in scientific contexts, to facilitate easier expression of large quantities.
Current Use
Teragrams are used primarily in scientific fields such as environmental science, geology, and astronomy to quantify large masses, like global emissions or mineral deposits.