Microgram to Tonne Converter
Convert Micrograms to Tonnes
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Micrograms to Tonnes
Converting micrograms (µg) to tonnes (t) is a conversion across a large range of magnitudes in the metric system. One microgram is equal to 1.0E-12 tonnes.
Formula
Tonnes = Micrograms / 1,000,000,000,000
or
t = µg / 1,000,000,000,000
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in micrograms
- Divide that number by 1,000,000,000,000
- The result is the equivalent amount in tonnes
Examples
- 1 µg = 1.0E-12 t
- 1,000,000 µg = 1.0E-6 t
- 1,000,000,000,000 µg = 1 t
When to Convert Micrograms to Tonnes
This conversion is rarely used in practice due to the vast difference in scale. However, it is a valid conversion within the metric system and might be used in scientific calculations involving very large and very small quantities.
Common Micrograms to Tonnes Conversions
Here is a table of common microgram to tonne conversions for quick reference:
| Micrograms (µg) | Tonnes (t) | Micrograms (µg) | Tonnes (t) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0E-12 | 1,000,000 | 1.0E-6 |
| 1000 | 1.0E-9 | 10,000,000 | 0.00001 |
| 100,000 | 1.0E-7 | 100,000,000 | 0.0001 |
| 1,000,000 | 1.0E-6 | 1,000,000,000,000 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tonnes are in a microgram?
There are 1.0E-12 tonnes in one microgram.
Why is the conversion factor 1/1,000,000,000,000?
One tonne is 1,000 kilograms, one kilogram is 1,000 grams, one gram is 1,000 milligrams, and one milligram is 1,000 micrograms. Therefore, one tonne is 1,000 × 1,000 × 1,000 x 1,000 = 1,000,000,000,000 micrograms.