Convert petagram to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert petagram [Pg] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to petagram.
How to Convert Petagram to Quintal (Metric)
1 Pg = 10000000000 cwt
Example: convert 15 Pg to cwt:
15 Pg = 15 × 10000000000 cwt = 150000000000 cwt
Petagram to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Petagram
A petagram (Pg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^15 grams or one quadrillion grams.
History/Origin
The petagram was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes to represent extremely large masses, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'peta-' which denotes 10^15.
Current Use
The petagram is primarily used in scientific contexts to quantify very large masses, such as in astronomy and geology, but is rarely used in everyday measurements.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.