Convert femtogram to ton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert femtogram [fg] to ton (metric) [t], or Convert ton (metric) to femtogram.
How to Convert Femtogram to Ton (Metric)
1 fg = 1e-21 t
Example: convert 15 fg to t:
15 fg = 15 × 1e-21 t = 1.5e-20 t
Femtogram to Ton (Metric) 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.
Ton (Metric)
The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.
History/Origin
The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.
Current Use
The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.