Convert Grams to Short Tons
1 gram (g) equals 0.000001102311311 short tons (ton (US)).
1 g = 0.000001102311311 ton (US)
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Gram to Short Ton
- 1 g = 0.000001102311311 ton (US)
- 1 ton (US) = 907184.74 g
- Example: convert 15 g to ton (US): 15 g = 15 × 0.000001102311311 ton (US) = 0.00001653466966 ton (US)
Reference conditions. ton (US): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
ton (US) = g × 0.000001102311310924
or ton (US) = g ÷ 907184.74
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 g = 10⁻³ kg
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
- 1 g = 0.001 kg ÷ 907.18474 kg per ton (US) = 0.000001102311310924 ton (US)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Gram definition: gram; Short Ton definition: short ton.
Worked examples
- A reading of 25 g converts to 0.00002755778277 ton (US).
25 g × 0.000001102311311 = 0.00002755778277 ton (US) - A value of 150 g is 0.0001653466966 ton (US).
150 g × 0.000001102311311 = 0.0001653466966 ton (US)
Gram to Short Ton conversion table
| Grams (g) | Short Tons (ton (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 g | 1.102311311 × 10⁻⁷ ton (US) |
| 0.5 g | 5.511556555 × 10⁻⁷ ton (US) |
| 1 g | 0.000001102311311 ton (US) |
| 2 g | 0.000002204622622 ton (US) |
| 5 g | 0.000005511556555 ton (US) |
| 10 g | 0.00001102311311 ton (US) |
| 14 g | 0.00001543235835 ton (US) |
| 20 g | 0.00002204622622 ton (US) |
| 25 g | 0.00002755778277 ton (US) |
| 28.35 g | 0.00003125052566 ton (US) |
| 30 g | 0.00003306933933 ton (US) |
| 50 g | 0.00005511556555 ton (US) |
| 75 g | 0.00008267334832 ton (US) |
| 100 g | 0.0001102311311 ton (US) |
| 113 g | 0.0001245611781 ton (US) |
| 125 g | 0.0001377889139 ton (US) |
| 150 g | 0.0001653466966 ton (US) |
| 200 g | 0.0002204622622 ton (US) |
| 250 g | 0.0002755778277 ton (US) |
| 300 g | 0.0003306933933 ton (US) |
| 454 g | 0.0005004493352 ton (US) |
| 500 g | 0.0005511556555 ton (US) |
| 750 g | 0.0008267334832 ton (US) |
| 1000 g | 0.001102311311 ton (US) |
Where it's used
Grams are used for recipes and nutrition labels, while short tons appear in US truck, trailer and vehicle ratings. Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Gram to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 g equals |
|---|---|
| gram to kilogram | 0.001 kg |
| gram to milligram | 1000 mg |
| gram to microgram | 1000000 µg |
| gram to metric ton | 0.000001 t |
| gram to pound | 0.002204622622 lb |
| gram to ounce | 0.03527396195 oz |
| gram to stone | 0.0001574730444 st |
| gram to short ton | 0.000001102311311 ton (US) |
| gram to long ton | 9.842065276 × 10⁻⁷ ton (UK) |
| gram to grain | 15.43235835 gr |
| gram to troy ounce | 0.03215074657 oz t |
| gram to carat | 5 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in 1 gram?
1 g = 0.000001102311311 ton (US).
How do I convert grams to short tons?
Multiply the value in g by 0.000001102311311, or divide it by 907184.74. For example, 15 g × 0.000001102311311 = 0.00001653466966 ton (US).
Is the g to ton (US) conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton, short (2000 lb)".
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