Convert metric tons to grams

1 t=1,000,000g

Use the converter below to change any metric tons value into grams instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

grams = metric tons × 1,000,000

Reverse

metric tons = grams × 1.0000e-6

Example: 10 t × 1,000,000 = 10,000,000 g.

About both units

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Metric Ton

The metric ton (also "tonne" in British English) equals 1000 kilograms exactly. It is the standard tonnage unit in international shipping, agriculture and industrial production. Do not confuse it with the US short ton (907 kg) or the British long ton (1016 kg).

Real-world: A mid-size car weighs about 1.5 t. A 20-ft shipping container holds up to 28 t. Global steel output is about 1,900 million tonnes per year.

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Gram

The gram equals one thousandth of a kilogram. It is the standard unit in European cooking, pharmaceuticals and jewellery. An A4 sheet of 80 g/m² paper weighs about 5 g; a regular chicken egg is around 60 g. The word "gram" comes from the Greek "gramma", a small weight.

Real-world: A chicken egg weighs about 60 g. A standard bar of chocolate is 100 g. A euro coin weighs 7.5 g.

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Metric Ton to Gram conversion table

Common metric tons to grams values for quick reference.

Metric Ton (t)	Gram (g)
1 t	1,000,000 g
5 t	5,000,000 g
10 t	10,000,000 g
25 t	25,000,000 g
50 t	50,000,000 g
100 t	100,000,000 g
250 t	250,000,000 g
500 t	500,000,000 g
1,000 t	1,000,000,000 g
5,000 t	5,000,000,000 g

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 t = 1000 kg exactly. The British "tonne" and the metric "ton" are identical.
In export contracts always specify "metric ton" or "MT" to avoid ambiguity with US or UK tons.
Commodity prices (wheat, sugar, iron ore) are usually quoted per metric ton.

Avoid these

Using "ton" without qualifier in US contracts — default is often the short ton (907 kg), a 9% gap.
Confusing metric ton with long ton on UK-origin commodity contracts.
Writing "ton" when accuracy matters in shipping — always write "MT" or "tonne".

Frequently asked questions

How many grams in a metric ton?

One metric ton equals 1,000,000 grams.

How do I convert metric tons to grams?

Multiply the metric ton value by 1,000,000 to get the equivalent in grams.

What is 100 metric tons in grams?

100 metric tons equals 100,000,000 grams.

Is a metric ton bigger than a gram?

Yes. 1 metric ton equals 1,000,000 grams, so one metric ton is larger.

How to convert metric tons to grams without a calculator?

Multiply by 1,000,000 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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