Convert Grams to Metric Tons
Convert Grams to Metric Tons instantly. 1 Gram (g) equals 0.000001 Metric Tons (t).
Grams to Metric Tons conversion table
| Grams (g) | Metric Tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.000001 t |
| 2 g | 0.000002 t |
| 3 g | 0.000003 t |
| 5 g | 0.000005 t |
| 10 g | 0.00001 t |
| 20 g | 0.00002 t |
| 50 g | 0.00005 t |
| 100 g | 0.0001 t |
| 500 g | 0.0005 t |
| 1,000 g | 0.001 t |
1 Gram = 0.000001 Metric Tons · multiply Grams by 0.000001
About converting Grams to Metric Tons
Grams (g) and Metric Tons (t) are both units of weight & mass, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Grams figure by 0.000001. Ten Grams comes to 0.00001 Metric Tons, and a hundred works out at 0.0001 Metric Tons.
Rule of thumb: going from Grams to Metric Tons divides, so the figure always shrinks — it takes about 1,000,000 Grams to make a single Metric Ton. If your answer came out bigger, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Gram?
The gram sits oddly in SI: the kilogram, not the gram, is the official base unit of mass, which makes mass the only quantity whose base unit carries a prefix built into its name. The gram was defined in 1795 as the mass of a cubic centimetre of water at the melting point of ice — a definition that tied mass neatly to length and made the young metric system self-consistent. It survives as the working unit of nutrition labels, recipes, postage and laboratory work: anything small enough that kilograms would force you into decimals.
What is a Metric Ton?
A metric ton — spelled tonne almost everywhere outside the United States — is 1,000 kilograms. It is not strictly an SI unit, though SI accepts it for use alongside them; the coherent name would be the megagram, which essentially nobody says out loud. The real hazard is the bare word "ton", because a US short ton of 2,000 pounds and a British long ton of 2,240 pounds are different quantities again, and all three are close enough that a careless figure can pass unchallenged. It is the unit of freight, steel, harvests and carbon dioxide emissions.
To put both in perspective: a paperclip weighs about a gram, while a small car weighs about 1.5 metric tons.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Metric Tons to Grams converter, or browse all Weight & Mass converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Metric Tons are in one Gram?
There are 0.000001 Metric Tons in one Gram.
How do I convert Grams to Metric Tons?
Multiply the number of Grams by 0.000001. For example, 10 Grams = 0.00001 Metric Tons.
What is 100 Grams in Metric Tons?
100 Grams is equal to 0.0001 Metric Tons.
How do I convert Metric Tons to Grams?
Multiply the Metric Tons value by 1,000,000 (or divide by 0.000001).
Is this Grams to Metric Tons conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Gram = 0.000001 Metric Tons is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Gram?
The gram sits oddly in SI: the kilogram, not the gram, is the official base unit of mass, which makes mass the only quantity whose base unit carries a prefix built into its name. The gram was defined in 1795 as the mass of a cubic centimetre of water at the melting point of ice — a definition that tied mass neatly to length and made the young metric system self-consistent. It survives as the working unit of nutrition labels, recipes, postage and laboratory work: anything small enough that kilograms would force you into decimals.
What is a Metric Ton?
A metric ton — spelled tonne almost everywhere outside the United States — is 1,000 kilograms. It is not strictly an SI unit, though SI accepts it for use alongside them; the coherent name would be the megagram, which essentially nobody says out loud. The real hazard is the bare word "ton", because a US short ton of 2,000 pounds and a British long ton of 2,240 pounds are different quantities again, and all three are close enough that a careless figure can pass unchallenged. It is the unit of freight, steel, harvests and carbon dioxide emissions.