Convert pound to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert pound [lbs] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to pound.
How to Convert Pound to Gigagram
1 lbs = 4.5359237e-07 Gg
Example: convert 15 lbs to Gg:
15 lbs = 15 × 4.5359237e-07 Gg = 6.80388555e-06 Gg
Pound to Gigagram Conversion Table
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Pound
The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight or mass commonly used in the United States and other countries, equivalent to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
History/Origin
The pound has origins in ancient Roman and Anglo-Saxon systems, evolving over centuries into its current form. It was historically based on various standards, including the Tower pound and the avoirdupois pound, with the latter becoming the standard in most countries.
Current Use
Today, the pound is primarily used in the United States for measuring body weight, food products, and other goods. It remains a standard unit in certain industries and is part of the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
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.