Grams to metric tons

metric tons = grams × 0.000001

How to convert grams to metric tons

One gram is 0.000001 metric tons, so multiply the number of grams by 0.000001. For example, 20 grams is 20 × 0.000001 = 0.00002 metric tons. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1,000,000.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.000001 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Mass conversions come up in cooking and baking, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, medicine doses and buying food by weight.

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
11 g	0.000011 t
12 g	0.000012 t
13 g	0.000013 t
14 g	0.000014 t
15 g	0.000015 t
16 g	0.000016 t
17 g	0.000017 t
18 g	0.000018 t
19 g	0.000019 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
60 g	0.00006 t
70 g	0.00007 t
75 g	0.000075 t
80 g	0.00008 t
90 g	0.00009 t
100 g	0.0001 t
120 g	0.00012 t
150 g	0.00015 t
200 g	0.0002 t
250 g	0.00025 t
300 g	0.0003 t
400 g	0.0004 t
500 g	0.0005 t
750 g	0.00075 t
1,000 g	0.001 t
1,500 g	0.0015 t
2,000 g	0.002 t
5,000 g	0.005 t
10,000 g	0.01 t

Questions

How many metric tons are in a gram?

0.000001 metric tons.

How do I convert grams to metric tons in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.000001, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.