Convert microgram to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert microgram [µg] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to microgram.
How to Convert Microgram to Hundredweight (Us)
1 µg = 2.20462262184878e-11 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 µg to cwt (US):
15 µg = 15 × 2.20462262184878e-11 cwt (US) = 3.30693393277316e-10 cwt (US)
Microgram to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table
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Microgram
A microgram (µg) is a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram (10^-6 grams).
History/Origin
The microgram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure very small quantities, particularly in science and medicine, and has been widely used since the 20th century.
Current Use
Micrograms are commonly used today in fields such as pharmacology, nutrition, and chemistry to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.