Convert gamma to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert gamma [gamma] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to gamma.
How to Convert Gamma to Stone (Us)
1 gamma = 1.5747304441777e-10 st (US)
Example: convert 15 gamma to st (US):
15 gamma = 15 × 1.5747304441777e-10 st (US) = 2.36209566626655e-09 st (US)
Gamma to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Gamma
Gamma is a unit of mass used in the context of the 'Weight and Mass' converter, typically representing a gram or a related measure.
History/Origin
The term 'gamma' originates from the Greek letter gamma, historically used in various scientific contexts to denote small quantities of mass or radiation. Its use as a unit of mass has been more common in older or specialized scientific literature.
Current Use
Today, 'gamma' is rarely used as a standard unit of mass; instead, grams are the standard. However, 'gamma' may still appear in specific scientific fields or historical references related to mass measurement.
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.