Convert ounce to teragram
Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to teragram [Tg], or Convert teragram to ounce.
How to Convert Ounce to Teragram
1 oz = 2.8349523125e-11 Tg
Example: convert 15 oz to Tg:
15 oz = 15 × 2.8349523125e-11 Tg = 4.25242846875e-10 Tg
Ounce to Teragram Conversion Table
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Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.
Teragram
A teragram (Tg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillion grams or 10^12 grams.
History/Origin
The teragram is part of the metric system and was introduced as a larger unit for measuring very large masses, especially in scientific contexts, to facilitate easier expression of large quantities.
Current Use
Teragrams are used primarily in scientific fields such as environmental science, geology, and astronomy to quantify large masses, like global emissions or mineral deposits.