Gigatons of TNT to Megatons of TNT Converter

1 gigaton of TNT (Gt) equals 1,000 megatons of TNT (Mt).

Quick answer

  • 1 gigaton of TNT = 1,000 megatons of TNT
  • 1 megaton of TNT = 0.001 gigatons of TNT
  • Formula: Mt = Gt × 1,000

1 gigaton of TNT = 1,000 megatons of TNT

How to convert gigatons of TNT to megatons of TNT

Mt = Gt × 1,000

To convert gigatons of TNT to megatons of TNT, multiply the number of gigatons of TNT by 1,000.

Example: 1 Gt to Mt

  1. Start with the value in gigatons of TNT: 1 Gt.
  2. Multiply by 1,000: 1 × 1,000 = 1,000.
  3. Result: 1 gigaton of TNT = 1,000 megatons of TNT.

Going the other way, 1 megaton of TNT = 0.001 gigatons of TNT, so to convert megatons of TNT back to gigatons of TNT you divide by the same number. See megatons of TNT to gigatons of TNT.

Gigatons of TNT to megatons of TNT conversion table

Gigatons of TNT (Gt)Megatons of TNT (Mt)
1 Gt 1,000 Mt
2 Gt 2,000 Mt
3 Gt 3,000 Mt
4 Gt 4,000 Mt
5 Gt 5,000 Mt
6 Gt 6,000 Mt
7 Gt 7,000 Mt
8 Gt 8,000 Mt
9 Gt 9,000 Mt
10 Gt 10,000 Mt
100 Gt 100,000 Mt

What is a gigaton of TNT?

The gigaton describes asteroid impacts and supervolcanoes.

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What is a megaton of TNT?

The megaton is used for thermonuclear weapons and large natural events.

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Frequently asked questions

How many megatons of TNT are in a gigaton of TNT?

One gigaton of TNT is 1,000 megatons of TNT.

How many gigatons of TNT are in a megaton of TNT?

One megaton of TNT is 0.001 gigatons of TNT.

What is the formula to convert gigatons of TNT to megatons of TNT?

Mt = Gt × 1,000.