Calculate grams to metric tons (tonnes) and back, using 1 metric ton = 1,000,000 grams, for any gram or metric ton value.

Grams to Metric Tons Calculator

Enter the number of grams to convert.

Assumptions Assumptions
  • Conversions are unit-to-unit for magnetic flux density B (no direction, uniform field assumed).
  • Standards: 1 T = 10,000 G; 1 mT = 10 G; 1 µT = 0.01 G; 1 nT = 0.00001 G.
  • CGS (Gauss) and SI (Tesla) systems only; Oersted (H) or magnetic moment units are not included.
  • Values are magnitudes; polarity/sign is not considered.
When to Use This Calculator
  • Reporting Gaussmeter readings in SI units (mT, µT, nT).
  • Comparing datasheets or academic references that mix Gauss and Tesla.
  • Lab, environmental EMF surveys, and magnet design work requiring quick, accurate unit changes.
Input Definitions
  • Gauss — choose G, mG, or µG (CGS units).
  • Tesla — choose mT, T, µT, or nT (SI units).
  • Conversions — T = G × 10-4; mT = G × 0.1; G = mT × 10.

Grams to Metric Tons Formula

Metric Tons = Grams / 1,000,000
Grams = Metric Tons x 1,000,000

Where:

Grams (g) is the mass you are starting with. Metric Tons (mt), also written as tonnes, is the target unit. One metric ton equals exactly 1,000,000 grams, so you divide grams by one million to get metric tons, and multiply metric tons by one million to get grams. The metric ton is a unit of mass in the metric system and is not the same as the US short ton or the UK long ton.

Common Gram to Metric Ton Values

The table below lists frequently converted values so you can check a result quickly.

Grams (g)Metric Tons (mt)
1,0000.001
10,0000.01
100,0000.1
500,0000.5
1,000,0001
2,500,0002.5
10,000,00010

Because each metric ton holds one million grams, even large gram figures convert to small metric ton values.

Example

Suppose you have 4,500,000 grams of material and want the mass in metric tons. Divide the grams by 1,000,000:

4,500,000 / 1,000,000 = 4.5 metric tons.

To go the other way, suppose you have 0.75 metric tons and want grams. Multiply by 1,000,000:

0.75 x 1,000,000 = 750,000 grams.

FAQ

How many grams are in a metric ton?

There are exactly 1,000,000 grams in one metric ton, because a metric ton is 1,000 kilograms and each kilogram is 1,000 grams.

Is a metric ton the same as a tonne?

Yes. The metric ton and the tonne refer to the same unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. They are not the same as the US short ton (about 907,185 grams) or the UK long ton (about 1,016,047 grams).

How do you convert grams to metric tons?

Divide the number of grams by 1,000,000. For example, 250,000 grams divided by 1,000,000 equals 0.25 metric tons.