Convert decigram to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert decigram [dg] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to decigram.
How to Convert Decigram to Stone (Us)
1 dg = 1.5747304441777e-05 st (US)
Example: convert 15 dg to st (US):
15 dg = 15 × 1.5747304441777e-05 st (US) = 0.000236209566626655 st (US)
Decigram to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Decigram
A decigram (dg) is a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, or 0.1 grams.
History/Origin
The decigram is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It has been used primarily in scientific and technical contexts to provide precise mass measurements.
Current Use
Decigrams are used in scientific, laboratory, and nutritional contexts where small mass measurements are required, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.