Convert Metric Tons to Grams
One metric ton equals 1,000,000 grams. Type any value to convert metric tons to grams instantly — with a full reference table below.
Convert Metric Tons to Grams
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How to convert Metric Tons to Grams
To convert metric tons to grams, multiply by 1,000,000. One metric ton equals 1,000,000 g, and one gram equals 0.000001 t.
- Take the value in metric tons — for example 7.5 t.
- Multiply by 1,000,000 (the number of grams in one metric ton).
- 7.5 × 1,000,000 = 7,500,000 g.
Shortcut: the factor is a power of ten, so just move the decimal point 6 places to the right.
Metric Tons to Grams conversion table
| Metric Tons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 1,000,000 g |
| 2 t | 2,000,000 g |
| 3 t | 3,000,000 g |
| 4 t | 4,000,000 g |
| 5 t | 5,000,000 g |
| 6 t | 6,000,000 g |
| 7 t | 7,000,000 g |
| 8 t | 8,000,000 g |
| 9 t | 9,000,000 g |
| 10 t | 10,000,000 g |
| 12 t | 12,000,000 g |
| 15 t | 15,000,000 g |
| 20 t | 20,000,000 g |
| 25 t | 25,000,000 g |
| 50 t | 50,000,000 g |
| 100 t | 100,000,000 g |
| Grams | Metric Tons |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.000001 t |
| 2 g | 0.000002 t |
| 3 g | 0.000003 t |
| 4 g | 0.000004 t |
| 5 g | 0.000005 t |
| 6 g | 0.000006 t |
| 7 g | 0.000007 t |
| 8 g | 0.000008 t |
| 9 g | 0.000009 t |
| 10 g | 0.00001 t |
| 12 g | 0.000012 t |
| 15 g | 0.000015 t |
| 20 g | 0.00002 t |
| 25 g | 0.000025 t |
| 50 g | 0.00005 t |
| 100 g | 0.0001 t |
About converting Metric Tons to Grams
Metric Tons (t) and Grams (g) are both units of weight. The exact factor is 1 t = 1,000,000 g, so multiply by 1,000,000 to go from metric tons to grams (or divide to go back).
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Real-world weight in metric tons and grams
| Example | Metric Tons | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 litre of water | ≈ 0.001 t | ≈ 1,000 g |
| An Olympic men's barbell | 0.02 t | 20,000 g |
| A typical checked-bag limit (economy) | ≈ 0.023 t | ≈ 23,000 g |
| A typical family car | ≈ 1.5 t | ≈ 1,500,000 g |
“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.
The units
The metric ton: 1,000 kg.
Used for: Freight, vehicles and industry. Not the same as the US short ton (907.18 kg).
One thousandth of a kilogram.
Used for: Cooking, postage and food packaging.
These factors are exact: since 1959 the avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, and the ounce as 1/16 of that.