Convert hectogram to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hectogram [hg] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to hectogram.
How to Convert Hectogram to Stone (Uk)
1 hg = 0.015747304441777 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 hg to st (UK):
15 hg = 15 × 0.015747304441777 st (UK) = 0.236209566626655 st (UK)
Hectogram to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.