In 1 grams there are 0.00000110231 US tons. Meanwhile in 1 US tons there are 907,184.74 grams. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the US tons to Grams calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert grams (g) to US tons (short tons), use a fixed conversion factor.
Conversion formula (grams to US tons):
US tons = grams ÷ 907,184.74
Quick examples:
This grams to US tons conversion helps when small item weights are in grams, but totals are tracked in tons, like shipping and manufacturing.
There are 907,184.74 grams in 1 US ton (short ton). A US ton equals 2,000 pounds, and each pound equals 453.59237 grams.
To convert grams to US tons, divide grams by 907,184.74.
Formula:
US tons = grams ÷ 907,184.74
1 gram = 0.000001102311 US tons (about 1.102311e-6 short tons).
1,000 grams = 0.001102311 US tons.
That’s 1 kilogram, which is a small fraction of a short ton.
1,000,000 grams = 1.102311 US tons (about 1.10 US tons).
Since 1,000,000 grams equals 1,000 kilograms, it’s a bit more than a short ton.
A US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lb or 907.18474 kg.
A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg or 2,204.62262 lb.
The metric ton is heavier by about 92.815 kg (about 204.6 lb).
No. A long ton equals 2,240 lb, which is heavier than a US ton at 2,000 lb.
In grams:
“Ton” can mean different standards used in different places. In the US, “ton” usually means the short ton. In some other systems, it can mean the long ton or the metric ton.
Common labels include “US ton”, “short ton”, or “ton (US)”.
The symbol “t” usually means metric ton, so it’s best to write US ton to avoid mix-ups.
This conversion helps when you have a weight in grams but need a large unit for shipping, bulk materials, or load limits. It also helps when comparing lab or package weights to US freight weights.
Use the exact factor 907,184.74 grams per US ton and keep track of which “ton” you mean. If the source says only “ton,” confirm whether it’s US ton, metric ton, or long ton.
The Calculate Box tool to convert grams to US tons uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a grams value in the box and have it instantly converted to US tons.