Convert femtogram to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert femtogram [fg] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to femtogram.
How to Convert Femtogram to Quintal (Metric)
1 fg = 1e-20 cwt
Example: convert 15 fg to cwt:
15 fg = 15 × 1e-20 cwt = 1.5e-19 cwt
Femtogram to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Femtogram
A femtogram (fg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^-15 grams.
History/Origin
The femtogram was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to measure extremely small masses, particularly in scientific fields such as chemistry and biology, during the 20th century as measurement technology advanced.
Current Use
Femtograms are used in scientific research to measure tiny quantities of substances, such as in molecular biology, nanotechnology, and materials science, where precise measurement of very small masses is required.
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.