Convert ton (t)

Kilogram

The conversion from ton to kilogram is direct and uncomplicated.

1 ton (t) = 1,000 kilograms (kg)

gram

To convert from tons to grams, multiply the value in tons by 1,000,000.

1 ton (t) = 1,000,000 grams (g)

Milligrams and micrograms

For smaller units, we use milligrams and micrograms.

• 1 ton (t) = 1,000,000,000 milligrams (mg)
• 1 metric ton (t) = 1,000,000,000,000 micrograms (µg)

British and American units

In the USA and the United Kingdom, pounds and ounces are often used as units of measurement for mass.

Pound

One metric ton is approximately equal to 2,204.62 pounds: 1 metric ton (t) = 2,204.62 pounds (lb)

Ounce

Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, the conversion is: 1 ton (t ) = 35,273.96 ounces (oz)

Conversion to less common units

There are also some less common units into which tons could be converted.

Stone

In Great Britain, the stone (st) is used as a unit for body weight: 1 ton (t) = 157.47 stones (st)

Elephant

A common comparison - especially in popular science - is the weight of an elephant. An average African elephant weighs about 5 tons: 1 ton (t) = 0.2 elephants

Conclusion

The tonne is an important and widely used unit of mass. It can easily be converted into many other units, from the everyday ones like kilograms and grams to less common ones like stones or even the mass of elephants. It is helpful to know these conversions, especially when working or communicating in an international context