Convert picogram to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert picogram [pg] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to picogram.
How to Convert Picogram to Stone (Uk)
1 pg = 1.5747304441777e-16 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 pg to st (UK):
15 pg = 15 × 1.5747304441777e-16 st (UK) = 2.36209566626655e-15 st (UK)
Picogram to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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Picogram
A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.
History/Origin
The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.
Current Use
Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.