Convert exagram to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert exagram [Eg] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to exagram.
How to Convert Exagram to Stone (Us)
1 Eg = 157473044417770 st (US)
Example: convert 15 Eg to st (US):
15 Eg = 15 × 157473044417770 st (US) = 2.36209566626655e+15 st (US)
Exagram to Stone (Us) 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.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.