Convert Hectograms (hg) to US Tons (short ton)
Enter a value below to convert Hectograms (hg) to US Tons (short ton).
Conversion:
1 Hectograms (hg) = 0.00011023113109 US Tons (short ton)
How to Convert Hectograms (hg) to US Tons (short ton)
1 hg = 0.00011023113109 ton
1 ton = 9071.8474 hg
Example: convert 15 Hectograms (hg) to US Tons (short ton):
25 hg = 0.0027557782773 ton
Hectograms (hg) to US Tons (short ton) Conversion Table
| Hectograms (hg) | US Tons (short ton) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hg | 0.0000011023113109 ton |
| 0.1 hg | 0.000011023113109 ton |
| 1 hg | 0.00011023113109 ton |
| 2 hg | 0.00022046226218 ton |
| 3 hg | 0.00033069339328 ton |
| 5 hg | 0.00055115565546 ton |
| 10 hg | 0.0011023113109 ton |
| 20 hg | 0.0022046226218 ton |
| 50 hg | 0.0055115565546 ton |
| 100 hg | 0.011023113109 ton |
| 1000 hg | 0.11023113109 ton |
Hectograms (hg)
Definition
A hectogram (hg) is a metric unit of mass equal to 100 grams or one tenth of a kilogram.
History
The hectogram is part of the metric prefix system. It has found particular popularity in Italian food culture for measuring deli meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
Current use
Hectograms (known as 'etti' in Italian) are commonly used in Italy for food purchases at markets and delis. They occasionally appear in some other European and South American countries for food labeling.
US Tons (short ton)
Definition
A US ton (short ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kilograms. It is distinct from the metric ton (1,000 kg) and the UK long ton (2,240 lb).
History
The short ton evolved in the United States as a simplified version of the British long ton, rounding down from 2,240 to 2,000 pounds for easier calculation. It became the standard ton measure in American commerce and industry.
Current use
Short tons are used in the United States for measuring bulk materials (gravel, sand), truck payloads, coal production, and demolition debris. The US mining and construction industries predominantly use short tons.