Convert femtogram to hectogram
Please provide values below to convert femtogram [fg] to hectogram [hg], or Convert hectogram to femtogram.
How to Convert Femtogram to Hectogram
1 fg = 1e-17 hg
Example: convert 15 fg to hg:
15 fg = 15 × 1e-17 hg = 1.5e-16 hg
Femtogram to Hectogram Conversion Table
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Femtogram
A femtogram (fg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^-15 grams.
History/Origin
The femtogram was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to measure extremely small masses, particularly in scientific fields such as chemistry and biology, during the 20th century as measurement technology advanced.
Current Use
Femtograms are used in scientific research to measure tiny quantities of substances, such as in molecular biology, nanotechnology, and materials science, where precise measurement of very small masses is required.
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.