Convert gigagram to picogram
Please provide values below to convert gigagram [Gg] to picogram [pg], or Convert picogram to gigagram.
How to Convert Gigagram to Picogram
1 Gg = 1e+21 pg
Example: convert 15 Gg to pg:
15 Gg = 15 × 1e+21 pg = 1.5e+22 pg
Gigagram to Picogram Conversion Table
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Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.
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.