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Megagram [Mg]

The megagram is a metric unit of mass equal to one million grams.

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  1 megagram = 10⁶ grams

  
  
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  1 megagram = 1,000 kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: Mg

  
  

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  Exactly equivalent to a metric ton (tonne)

  
  
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  Used in scientific, industrial, and commercial contexts

  
  
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  The prefix "mega-" means $10^6$ (one million)

  
  

The megagram provides a formal SI unit alternative to the metric ton, often used in technical and scientific fields.

Pound (Troy or Apothecary)

The Troy pound is a traditional unit of weight used primarily in precious metals like gold, silver, and gemstones. Originating from the medieval French town of Troyes, it differs from the common avoirdupois pound. One troy pound equals 12 troy ounces, with each troy ounce weighing about 31.1 grams, making the troy pound approximately 373.24 grams.

Similarly, the apothecary pound was historically used in pharmacy and medicine for measuring ingredients. It also consists of 12 ounces but is slightly different in weight compared to the troy system. Both systems were crucial before the widespread adoption of the metric system and are still used today in specific fields for precision weighing.