Milligram (mg)
Definition: The milligram (mg) is a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a gram. It is frequently used in medicine, chemistry, and nutritional science to measure very small quantities with high precision.
History: The milligram was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution to standardize weight measurements. It became essential in scientific and medical applications where small mass variations could have significant consequences, especially in drug formulations and laboratory research.
Current Use: Milligrams are crucial for accurately measuring medication doses, nutritional values, and chemical compositions. They are widely used in pharmaceuticals, forensic science, and material analysis, where even the smallest mass differences can be critical.
UK Long Ton
Definition: The UK long ton, also called the imperial ton, equals 2,240 pounds or approximately 1,016 kilograms. It was widely used in British commerce and shipping before the UK adopted the metric system.
History: The long ton dates back to medieval England, where various ton weights were used for measuring bulk goods. It was standardized in the 19th century under the British Weights and Measures Act. Although largely replaced by metric units in the UK, it remained influential in naval and international trade for centuries.
Current Use: The UK long ton is mostly obsolete but still appears in maritime freight and historical records. It is occasionally used in industries where British imperial measurements were historically significant, such as shipbuilding and military logistics.
Quick Conversion Table Milligram (mg) to UK Long Ton
1 Milligram (mg) equal to 9.84206528e-10 UK Long Ton
5 Milligram (mg) equal to 4.92103264e-9 UK Long Ton
10 Milligram (mg) equal to 9.84206528e-9 UK Long Ton
20 Milligram (mg) equal to 0.00000002 UK Long Ton
30 Milligram (mg) equal to 0.00000003 UK Long Ton
50 Milligram (mg) equal to 0.000000049 UK Long Ton
75 Milligram (mg) equal to 0.000000074 UK Long Ton
100 Milligram (mg) equal to 0.000000098 UK Long Ton