Convert teragram to Planck mass
Please provide values below to convert teragram [Tg] to Planck mass [m_P], or Convert Planck mass to teragram.
How to Convert Teragram to Planck Mass
1 Tg = 4.59459583637725e+16 m_P
Example: convert 15 Tg to m_P:
15 Tg = 15 × 4.59459583637725e+16 m_P = 6.89189375456588e+17 m_P
Teragram to Planck Mass 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.
Planck Mass
The Planck mass (m_P) is a fundamental physical constant representing a mass scale derived from natural units, approximately 2.176 × 10^-8 kilograms.
History/Origin
Introduced by Max Planck in 1899 as part of his system of natural units, the Planck mass emerged from combining fundamental constants to define a universal mass scale in theoretical physics.
Current Use
The Planck mass is primarily used in theoretical physics, especially in quantum gravity and high-energy physics, to express natural units and scale phenomena near the Planck scale.