Convert stone (UK) to hectogram
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to hectogram [hg], or Convert hectogram to stone (UK).
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Hectogram
1 st (UK) = 63.5029318 hg
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to hg:
15 st (UK) = 15 Γ 63.5029318 hg = 952.543977 hg
Stone (Uk) to Hectogram Conversion Table
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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.
Hectogram
A hectogram (hg) is a unit of mass equal to 100 grams.
History/Origin
The hectogram is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century as a decimal-based system for standardizing measurements, primarily used in scientific and everyday contexts.
Current Use
The hectogram is used in some countries for measuring food and other small quantities, especially in the context of nutrition labels and grocery shopping, but is less common than grams and kilograms.