Convert stone (US) to hectogram
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to hectogram [hg], or Convert hectogram to stone (US).
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Hectogram
1 st (US) = 63.5029318 hg
Example: convert 15 st (US) to hg:
15 st (US) = 15 × 63.5029318 hg = 952.543977 hg
Stone (Us) to Hectogram Conversion Table
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Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
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.