Convert microgram to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert microgram [µg] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to microgram.
How to Convert Microgram to Gigagram
1 µg = 1e-15 Gg
Example: convert 15 µg to Gg:
15 µg = 15 × 1e-15 Gg = 1.5e-14 Gg
Microgram to Gigagram 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.
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.