Grams to Tons Converter

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1 g = 1.1023E-6 t
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How to Convert Grams to Tons

To convert a measurement in grams to a measurement in tons, multiply the weight by the following conversion ratio: 1.1023E-6 tons/gram.

Since one gram is equal to 1.1023E-6 tons, you can use this simple formula to convert:

tons = grams × 1.1023E-6

The weight in tons is equal to the weight in grams multiplied by 1.1023E-6.

For example, here's how to convert 500,000 grams to tons using the formula above.

tons = (500,000 g × 1.1023E-6) = 0.551156 t

Grams and tons are both units used to measure weight. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Gram?

A gram is a unit of mass equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram or 0.035274 ounces, and is equivalent to the mass of one cubic centimeter, or one milliliter, of water.

The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of weight in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.

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What Is a Ton?

One ton, also known as a short ton or a US ton, is equal to 2,000 pounds and is mostly used in the US as a unit of weight.[1] One ton is equal to 907.18474 kilograms.

The ton is a US customary unit of weight. A ton is sometimes also referred to as a short ton. Tons can be abbreviated as t; for example, 1 ton can be written as 1 t.

The short ton should not be confused with the long ton, which is used mostly in the United Kingdom, or the metric ton which is used in most other countries.

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Gram to Ton Conversion Table

Table showing various gram measurements converted to tons.
Grams Tons
1 g 0.0000011023 t
2 g 0.0000022046 t
3 g 0.0000033069 t
4 g 0.0000044092 t
5 g 0.0000055116 t
6 g 0.0000066139 t
7 g 0.0000077162 t
8 g 0.0000088185 t
9 g 0.0000099208 t
10 g 0.000011023 t
100 g 0.00011 t
1,000 g 0.001102 t
10,000 g 0.011023 t
100,000 g 0.110231 t
1,000,000 g 1.1023 t

References

  1. United States Department of Agriculture, Weights, Measures, and Conversion Factors for Agricultural Commodities and Their Products, https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/41880/33132_ah697_002.pdf

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