Convert petagram to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert petagram [Pg] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to petagram.
How to Convert Petagram to Ton (Short)
1 Pg = 1102311310.92439 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 Pg to ton (US):
15 Pg = 15 × 1102311310.92439 ton (US) = 16534669663.8658 ton (US)
Petagram to Ton (Short) 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.
Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.