Convert scruple (apothecary) to teragram
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to teragram [Tg], or Convert teragram to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Teragram
1 s.ap = 1.2959782e-12 Tg
Example: convert 15 s.ap to Tg:
15 s.ap = 15 × 1.2959782e-12 Tg = 1.9439673e-11 Tg
Scruple (Apothecary) to Teragram Conversion Table
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Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.
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.