Convert microgram to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert microgram [µg] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to microgram.
How to Convert Microgram to Stone (Uk)
1 µg = 1.5747304441777e-10 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 µg to st (UK):
15 µg = 15 × 1.5747304441777e-10 st (UK) = 2.36209566626655e-09 st (UK)
Microgram to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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Microgram
A microgram (µg) is a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram (10^-6 grams).
History/Origin
The microgram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure very small quantities, particularly in science and medicine, and has been widely used since the 20th century.
Current Use
Micrograms are commonly used today in fields such as pharmacology, nutrition, and chemistry to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.