Convert dalton to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert dalton [Da] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to dalton.
How to Convert Dalton to Stone (Us)
1 Da = 2.61490142192144e-28 st (US)
Example: convert 15 Da to st (US):
15 Da = 15 × 2.61490142192144e-28 st (US) = 3.92235213288215e-27 st (US)
Dalton to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Dalton
The dalton (Da) is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, equivalent to one atomic mass unit (amu).
History/Origin
The dalton was named after John Dalton, who developed early atomic theory in the early 19th century. It has been widely used in chemistry and biochemistry to measure atomic and molecular masses.
Current Use
The dalton is commonly used in scientific contexts to specify the mass of atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles, facilitating precise communication in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.