A picogram (pg) is a metric unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It represents one trillionth of a gram or 10^-12 grams. The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide, and it is particularly useful for expressing extremely small quantities of mass.
To provide context for the size of a picogram:
Picograms are primarily used in scientific and technical fields, especially in situations where measuring minuscule quantities of substances or particles is essential. Some common applications of picograms include:
Tonne: The tonne, also known as the metric ton, is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is equal to 1,000 kilograms or 1,000,000 grams. It is widely used internationally for measuring larger quantities of mass and is equivalent to approximately 2,204.62 pounds.