Convert milligram to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert milligram [mg] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to milligram.
How to Convert Milligram to Stone (Uk)
1 mg = 1.5747304441777e-07 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 mg to st (UK):
15 mg = 15 × 1.5747304441777e-07 st (UK) = 2.36209566626655e-06 st (UK)
Milligram to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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Milligram
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/Origin
The milligram has been used in scientific and medical contexts for precise measurement of small quantities, especially in pharmacology and chemistry, with its origins linked to the metric system established in the 18th century.
Current Use
Today, the milligram is widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and scientific research to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
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.