Convert femtogram to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert femtogram [fg] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to femtogram.
How to Convert Femtogram to Ton (Long)
1 fg = 9.84206527611061e-22 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 fg to ton (UK):
15 fg = 15 × 9.84206527611061e-22 ton (UK) = 1.47630979141659e-20 ton (UK)
Femtogram to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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Femtogram
A femtogram (fg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^-15 grams.
History/Origin
The femtogram was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to measure extremely small masses, particularly in scientific fields such as chemistry and biology, during the 20th century as measurement technology advanced.
Current Use
Femtograms are used in scientific research to measure tiny quantities of substances, such as in molecular biology, nanotechnology, and materials science, where precise measurement of very small masses is required.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).