Ton
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.
- 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 |