Convert milligram to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert milligram [mg] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to milligram.
How to Convert Milligram to Stone (Us)
1 mg = 1.5747304441777e-07 st (US)
Example: convert 15 mg to st (US):
15 mg = 15 × 1.5747304441777e-07 st (US) = 2.36209566626655e-06 st (US)
Milligram to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Milligram
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/Origin
The milligram has been used in scientific and medical contexts for precise measurement of small quantities, especially in pharmacology and chemistry, with its origins linked to the metric system established in the 18th century.
Current Use
Today, the milligram is widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and scientific research to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
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.