How to convert grams to metric tons
t = g × 0.000001Multiply the value in grams by 0.000001. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000,000 (or divide by 0.000001).
A gram is smaller than a metric ton: it takes 1,000,000 grams to make one metric ton.
Worked examples
- 1 gram1 g × 0.000001 = 0.000001 t
- 5 grams5 g × 0.000001 = 0.000005 t
- 10 grams10 g × 0.000001 = 0.00001 t
- 20 grams20 g × 0.000001 = 0.00002 t
- 100 grams100 g × 0.000001 = 0.0001 t
Grams to metric tons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Grams (g) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g | 1×10⁻⁷ t |
| 0.25 g | 2.5×10⁻⁷ t |
| 0.5 g | 5×10⁻⁷ t |
| 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 |
| Grams (g) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 12 g | 0.000012 t |
| 15 g | 0.000015 t |
| 20 g | 0.00002 t |
| 25 g | 0.000025 t |
| 30 g | 0.00003 t |
| 40 g | 0.00004 t |
| 50 g | 0.00005 t |
| 75 g | 0.000075 t |
| 100 g | 0.0001 t |
| 250 g | 0.00025 t |
| 500 g | 0.0005 t |
| 1,000 g | 0.001 t |
About the units
Gram (g)
One thousandth of a kilogram. Recipes, nutrition labels and postal scales use grams; a US nickel weighs 5 g. One gram equals 0.001 kilograms (kg).
Metric ton (t)
Exactly 1,000 kg. Used worldwide for vehicles, cargo and commodities; about 10% more than a US short ton.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons are in one gram?
There are 0.000001 metric tons in one gram, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert grams to metric tons?
Multiply the number of grams by 0.000001. For example, 10 g × 0.000001 = 0.00001 t.
How many grams are in one metric ton?
One metric ton equals 1,000,000 grams. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.000001.
What is 10 grams in metric tons?
10 g = 0.00001 t.
Is this g to t converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.