Convert ton (short) to milligram
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to milligram [mg], or Convert milligram to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Milligram
1 ton (US) = 907184740 mg
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to mg:
15 ton (US) = 15 × 907184740 mg = 13607771100 mg
Ton (Short) to Milligram Conversion Table
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Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
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.