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A [[ton]] (or '''megagram''') is a [[unit]] of [[mass]] which is 1000 times greater than the [[SI Unit]] for [[mass]], the [[kilogram]]. | A [[ton]] (or '''megagram''') is a [[unit]] of [[mass]] which is 1000 times greater than the [[SI Unit]] for [[mass]], the [[kilogram]]. | ||
===About Tons=== | ===About Tons=== | ||
: A [[ton]] is the same as a '''megagram''' which is shortened to an upper case M with a lower case g '''Mg'''. | : A [[ton]] is the same as a '''megagram''' which is shortened to an upper case M with a lower case g '''Mg'''. | ||
| + | : [[Mega]] refers to one million as there are one million [[gram]]s in a '''megagram'''. | ||
: A [[ton]] is 10<sup>3</sup> [[kilogram]]s. | : A [[ton]] is 10<sup>3</sup> [[kilogram]]s. | ||
: [[Ton]]s are usually used to describe [[vehicle]]s or large [[animal]]s. | : [[Ton]]s are usually used to describe [[vehicle]]s or large [[animal]]s. | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 25 March 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A ton (or megagram) is a unit of mass which is 1000 times greater than the SI Unit for mass, the kilogram.
About Tons
- A ton is the same as a megagram which is shortened to an upper case M with a lower case g Mg.
- Mega refers to one million as there are one million grams in a megagram.
- A ton is 103 kilograms.
- Tons are usually used to describe vehicles or large animals.
Converting to Tons
| Unit | To convert | Grams |
| 1 megagram (1Mg) | Convert to megagrams x1 | 1Mg |
| 1 kilogram (1kg) | Convert to megagrams x10-3. | 1x10-3Mg |
| 1 gram (1g) | Convert to megagrams x10-6. | 1x10-6Mg |
| 1 milligram 1(mg) | Convert to megagrams x10-9. | 1x10-9Mg |
| 1 microgram 1(µg) | Convert to megagrams x10-12. | 1x10-12Mg |