How do I convert grams to metric tons?

Multiply the gram value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. So x g × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = the equivalent in t.

What is 5 grams in metric tons?

5 grams equals 5.0000 × 10^−6 metric tons.

What is 10 grams in metric tons?

10 grams equals 1.0000 × 10^−5 metric tons.

What is 100 grams in metric tons?

100 grams equals 0.0001 metric tons.

How do I convert back from metric tons to grams?

Multiply the metric ton value by 1000000. For example, 1 t = 1000000 g.

Is the gram bigger than the metric ton?

No. 1 gram is smaller than 1 metric ton. It takes 1000000 grams to equal 1 metric ton.

Are these conversion factors exact?

Yes. The factor of 1.0000 × 10^−6 is derived directly from the SI definitions of gram and metric ton.

Grams to Metric tons Converter

1 g = 1.0000 × 10^−6 t

1 gram equals 1.0000 × 10^−6 metric tons. To convert grams to metric tons, multiply the gram value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. For quick reference: 1 g = 1.0000 × 10^−6 t, 5 g = 5.0000 × 10^−6 t, 10 g = 1.0000 × 10^−5 t, 100 g = 0.0001 t.

From

1.0000 × 10^−6

FormulaMetric tons = Grams × 1.0000 × 10^−6

Quick

How to convert grams to metric tons

Take your value
Start with your value in grams.
Multiply by 1.0000 × 10^−6
Multiply the gram value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. This is the exact conversion factor from grams to metric tons.
Read the result
The product is your value in metric tons. For example, 5 g × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = 5.0000 × 10^−6 t.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from grams to metric tons is 1.0000 × 10^−6.

Metric tons = Grams × 1.0000 × 10^−6

Grams to Metric tons conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from grams to metric tons
Grams (g)	Metric tons (t)
0.1 g	1.0000 × 10^−7 t
0.25 g	2.5000 × 10^−7 t
0.5 g	5.0000 × 10^−7 t
1 g	1.0000 × 10^−6 t
1.5 g	1.5000 × 10^−6 t
2 g	2.0000 × 10^−6 t
2.5 g	2.5000 × 10^−6 t
3 g	3.0000 × 10^−6 t
4 g	4.0000 × 10^−6 t
5 g	5.0000 × 10^−6 t
6 g	6.0000 × 10^−6 t
7 g	7.0000 × 10^−6 t
8 g	8.0000 × 10^−6 t
9 g	9.0000 × 10^−6 t
10 g	1.0000 × 10^−5 t
12 g	1.2000 × 10^−5 t
15 g	1.5000 × 10^−5 t
18 g	1.8000 × 10^−5 t
20 g	2.0000 × 10^−5 t
25 g	2.5000 × 10^−5 t
30 g	3.0000 × 10^−5 t
35 g	3.5000 × 10^−5 t
40 g	4.0000 × 10^−5 t
45 g	4.5000 × 10^−5 t
50 g	5.0000 × 10^−5 t
60 g	6.0000 × 10^−5 t
70 g	7.0000 × 10^−5 t
75 g	7.5000 × 10^−5 t
80 g	8.0000 × 10^−5 t
90 g	9.0000 × 10^−5 t
100 g	0.0001 t
120 g	0.00012 t
125 g	0.000125 t
150 g	0.00015 t
175 g	0.000175 t
180 g	0.00018 t
200 g	0.0002 t
225 g	0.000225 t
250 g	0.00025 t
275 g	0.000275 t
300 g	0.0003 t
350 g	0.00035 t
400 g	0.0004 t
450 g	0.00045 t
500 g	0.0005 t
600 g	0.0006 t
750 g	0.00075 t
1000 g	0.001 t
2000 g	0.002 t
5000 g	0.005 t

Real-world reference

A standard paperclip is about 1 g. A US nickel weighs 5 g. A small pencil weighs around 7 g.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric tons are in 1 gram?: 1 gram equals 1.0000 × 10^−6 metric tons.
How do I convert grams to metric tons?: Multiply the gram value by 1.0000 × 10^−6. So x g × 1.0000 × 10^−6 = the equivalent in t.
What is 5 grams in metric tons?: 5 grams equals 5.0000 × 10^−6 metric tons.
What is 10 grams in metric tons?: 10 grams equals 1.0000 × 10^−5 metric tons.
What is 100 grams in metric tons?: 100 grams equals 0.0001 metric tons.
How do I convert back from metric tons to grams?: Multiply the metric ton value by 1000000. For example, 1 t = 1000000 g.
Is the gram bigger than the metric ton?: No. 1 gram is smaller than 1 metric ton. It takes 1000000 grams to equal 1 metric ton.
Are these conversion factors exact?: Yes. The factor of 1.0000 × 10^−6 is derived directly from the SI definitions of gram and metric ton.

About the gram and the metric ton

The gram

The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. It is the everyday unit for food labeling, postage, jewelry, and laboratory measurements. The 2019 SI redefinition fixed the kilogram (and therefore the gram) in terms of Planck's constant, ending more than a century of dependence on a physical prototype.

The metric ton

The metric ton, or tonne (t), equals exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for industrial shipping, freight, and bulk commodities such as steel, grain, and cement. Despite the name, it is not part of the strict SI system (the SI name is the megagram), but it is universally accepted in commerce and engineering.