Convert femtogram to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert femtogram [fg] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to femtogram.
How to Convert Femtogram to Ton (Short)
1 fg = 1.10231131092439e-21 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 fg to ton (US):
15 fg = 15 × 1.10231131092439e-21 ton (US) = 1.65346696638658e-20 ton (US)
Femtogram to Ton (Short) 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 (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.