How to convert metric tons to milligrams
mg = t × 1,000,000,000Multiply the value in metric tons by 1,000,000,000. To go the other way, multiply by 1×10⁻⁹ (or divide by 1,000,000,000).
A metric ton is larger than a milligram: one metric ton contains 1,000,000,000 milligrams.
Worked examples
- 1 metric ton (tonne)1 t × 1,000,000,000 = 1,000,000,000 mg
- 5 metric tons5 t × 1,000,000,000 = 5,000,000,000 mg
- 10 metric tons10 t × 1,000,000,000 = 10,000,000,000 mg
- 20 metric tons20 t × 1,000,000,000 = 20,000,000,000 mg
- 100 metric tons100 t × 1,000,000,000 = 100,000,000,000 mg
Metric tons to milligrams conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Metric tons (t) | Milligrams (mg) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 t | 100,000,000 mg |
| 0.25 t | 250,000,000 mg |
| 0.5 t | 500,000,000 mg |
| 1 t | 1,000,000,000 mg |
| 2 t | 2,000,000,000 mg |
| 3 t | 3,000,000,000 mg |
| 4 t | 4,000,000,000 mg |
| 5 t | 5,000,000,000 mg |
| 6 t | 6,000,000,000 mg |
| 7 t | 7,000,000,000 mg |
| 8 t | 8,000,000,000 mg |
| 9 t | 9,000,000,000 mg |
| 10 t | 10,000,000,000 mg |
| Metric tons (t) | Milligrams (mg) |
|---|---|
| 12 t | 12,000,000,000 mg |
| 15 t | 15,000,000,000 mg |
| 20 t | 20,000,000,000 mg |
| 25 t | 25,000,000,000 mg |
| 30 t | 30,000,000,000 mg |
| 40 t | 40,000,000,000 mg |
| 50 t | 50,000,000,000 mg |
| 75 t | 75,000,000,000 mg |
| 100 t | 100,000,000,000 mg |
| 250 t | 250,000,000,000 mg |
| 500 t | 500,000,000,000 mg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000,000,000 mg |
About the units
Metric ton (t)
Exactly 1,000 kg. Used worldwide for vehicles, cargo and commodities; about 10% more than a US short ton.
Milligram (mg)
One thousandth of a gram. Medication doses and vitamin contents are usually given in milligrams. One milligram equals 0.000001 kilograms (kg).
Frequently asked questions
How many milligrams are in one metric ton?
There are 1,000,000,000 milligrams in one metric ton, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert metric tons to milligrams?
Multiply the number of metric tons by 1,000,000,000. For example, 10 t × 1,000,000,000 = 10,000,000,000 mg.
How many metric tons are in one milligram?
One milligram equals 1×10⁻⁹ metric tons. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000,000,000.
What is 10 metric tons in milligrams?
10 t = 10,000,000,000 mg.
Is this t to mg 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.