Convert hundredweight (UK) to teragram
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to teragram [Tg], or Convert teragram to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Teragram
1 cwt (UK) = 5.080234544e-08 Tg
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to Tg:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 5.080234544e-08 Tg = 7.620351816e-07 Tg
Hundredweight (Uk) to Teragram Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.
Teragram
A teragram (Tg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillion grams or 10^12 grams.
History/Origin
The teragram is part of the metric system and was introduced as a larger unit for measuring very large masses, especially in scientific contexts, to facilitate easier expression of large quantities.
Current Use
Teragrams are used primarily in scientific fields such as environmental science, geology, and astronomy to quantify large masses, like global emissions or mineral deposits.