Convert picogram to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert picogram [pg] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to picogram.
How to Convert Picogram to Ton (Long)
1 pg = 9.84206527611061e-19 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 pg to ton (UK):
15 pg = 15 × 9.84206527611061e-19 ton (UK) = 1.47630979141659e-17 ton (UK)
Picogram to Ton (Long) 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 (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).