Convert picogram to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert picogram [pg] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to picogram.
How to Convert Picogram to Quintal (Metric)
1 pg = 1e-17 cwt
Example: convert 15 pg to cwt:
15 pg = 15 × 1e-17 cwt = 1.5e-16 cwt
Picogram to Quintal (Metric) 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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.