Convert ton (metric) to picogram

Please provide values below to convert ton (metric) [t] to picogram [pg], or Convert picogram to ton (metric).




How to Convert Ton (Metric) to Picogram

1 t = 1e+18 pg

Example: convert 15 t to pg:
15 t = 15 Γ— 1e+18 pg = 1.5e+19 pg


Ton (Metric) to Picogram Conversion Table

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Ton (Metric)

The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.

History/Origin

The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.

Current Use

The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.


Picogram

A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.

History/Origin

The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.

Current Use

Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.



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