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Convert micrograms to tonnes

Micrograms to metric tons. Enter a value to convert, or use the micrograms to tonnes chart further down the page.

1 µg = 1e-12 t

1 microgram equals 1e-12 metric tons. Going the other way, 1 metric ton = 1,000,000,000,000 micrograms.

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How to convert micrograms to tonnes

To convert micrograms to metric tons, multiply the microgram value by 1e-12. You can also divide by 1000000000000 to get the same answer.

t = µg × 1e-12

Worked example

Convert 15 µg to metric tons:

15 µg = 1.5e-11 t

micrograms to tonnes conversion chart

Use this micrograms to tonnes table for quick reference without typing anything.

micrograms to tonnes conversion table
micrograms (µg)metric tons (t)
0.01 µg1e-14 t
0.1 µg1e-13 t
1 µg1e-12 t
2 µg2e-12 t
3 µg3e-12 t
5 µg5e-12 t
10 µg1e-11 t
20 µg2e-11 t
50 µg5e-11 t
100 µg1e-10 t
1,000 µg1e-9 t

What is a microgram?

The microgram, often written mcg on supplement labels, is one millionth of a gram.

What is a metric ton?

The metric ton, or tonne, is exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is the standard unit for freight, industrial output and carbon emissions.

Frequently asked questions

How many tonnes are in a microgram?

1 micrograms equals 1e-12 tonnes. Going the other way, 1 tonnes is 1,000,000,000,000 micrograms.

How do you convert micrograms to tonnes?

To convert micrograms to metric tons, multiply the microgram value by 1e-12. You can also divide by 1000000000000 to get the same answer.

What is 10 micrograms in tonnes?

10 micrograms equals 1e-11 tonnes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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