Convert UK Ton (Long) (ton (UK)) to Microgram (µg) instantly.
About these units
UK Ton (Long) (ton (UK))
The British long ton equals 2,240 pounds (1,016.0469088 kilograms). Historically used throughout the British Empire, it appears frequently in naval records, early engineering documents, and historical trade ledgers. The long ton's relation to the imperial hundredweight (112 pounds × 20) makes sense within the structure of older English measurement systems. Although replaced by metric tons in the UK, it persists in maritime contexts and in interpreting historical documents. Its presence captures the complexity of pre-metric trade and the need for careful interpretation when comparing international tonnage systems.
Microgram (µg)
A microgram is one-millionth of a gram, essential in pharmacology, nutrition science, and chemical analysis. Many vitamins, especially fat-soluble ones like vitamin D and K, are prescribed or measured in micrograms, as exceeding recommended doses can be harmful. In environmental monitoring, pollutant levels—such as airborne particulate matter—are often expressed in micrograms per cubic meter. Researchers working with catalysts or rare biological compounds rely on microgram-scale measurements for precise experiments. The microgram is indispensable in fields requiring tight control over small masses that impact biological or chemical systems significantly.