Convert hectogram to slug
Please provide values below to convert hectogram [hg] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to hectogram.
How to Convert Hectogram to Slug
1 hg = 0.00685217658568216 slug
Example: convert 15 hg to slug:
15 hg = 15 × 0.00685217658568216 slug = 0.102782648785232 slug
Hectogram to Slug Conversion Table
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Hectogram
A hectogram (hg) is a unit of mass equal to 100 grams.
History/Origin
The hectogram is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century as a decimal-based system for standardizing measurements, primarily used in scientific and everyday contexts.
Current Use
The hectogram is used in some countries for measuring food and other small quantities, especially in the context of nutrition labels and grocery shopping, but is less common than grams and kilograms.
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.