Difference between revisions of "Ton"
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: [[Mega]] refers to one million as there are one million [[gram]]s in a '''megagram'''. | : [[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 | + | : [[Ton]]s are usually used to describe vehicles or large [[animal]]s. |
===Converting to Tons=== | ===Converting to Tons=== |
Latest revision as of 14:39, 3 April 2019
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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 Mg with a an upper case M with a lower case g.
- 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 | Megagrams |
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 |