Convert exagram to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert exagram [Eg] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to exagram.
How to Convert Exagram to Quintal (Metric)
1 Eg = 10000000000000 cwt
Example: convert 15 Eg to cwt:
15 Eg = 15 × 10000000000000 cwt = 150000000000000 cwt
Exagram to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Exagram
An exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^18 grams, used to measure extremely large quantities of mass.
History/Origin
The exagram is a relatively recent addition to the metric system, introduced to facilitate the measurement of very large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, aligning with the SI prefixes for large units.
Current Use
Exagrams are primarily used in scientific research, astronomy, and large-scale industrial applications to quantify massive amounts of material or celestial bodies.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.