Convert teragram to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert teragram [Tg] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to teragram.
How to Convert Teragram to Stone (Us)
1 Tg = 157473044.41777 st (US)
Example: convert 15 Tg to st (US):
15 Tg = 15 × 157473044.41777 st (US) = 2362095666.26655 st (US)
Teragram to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
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.