In 1 US tons there are 907,184.74 grams. Meanwhile in 1 grams there are 0.00000110231 US tons. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Grams to US tons calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
A US ton (short ton) is a unit of mass used in the United States. To convert US tons to grams, use this fixed conversion:
Example:
Tip: Don’t mix it up with a long ton (Imperial ton). A US ton and a long ton are not the same size, so the gram result will change if you pick the wrong ton type.
It depends on the type of ton. A metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000,000 grams. A US short ton equals 907,184.74 grams. A UK long ton equals 1,016,046.91 grams.
A metric ton (tonne) is used in most countries and equals 1,000 kilograms. A short ton is common in the United States and equals 2,000 pounds. A long ton is used less often today and equals 2,240 pounds.
Multiply the number of metric tons by 1,000,000.
Example: 2 metric tons = 2 × 1,000,000 = 2,000,000 g.
Divide the number of grams by 1,000,000.
Example: 750,000 g = 750,000 ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.75 metric tons.
There are 907,184.74 grams in 1 US short ton. This comes from 1 short ton = 2,000 lb and 1 lb = 453.59237 g.
There are 1,016,046.91 grams in 1 UK long ton. This comes from 1 long ton = 2,240 lb and 1 lb = 453.59237 g.
Not always. Tonne means metric ton (1,000 kg). The word ton can mean metric ton, short ton, or long ton, based on where it’s used. When accuracy matters, state the type of ton.
Use the formula that matches your ton type:
Different regions use different ton standards. Many places use the metric ton, while the US often uses the short ton. Older UK-based measures may use the long ton. The same word can mean different weights.
Use grams for small weights or when you need fine detail, like lab work, food labels, and product specs. Use tons for large loads, like shipping, building materials, and bulk goods.
Start by confirming the ton type. Write it out as metric ton (tonne), short ton, or long ton. Then convert using the right factor and keep track of units at each step.
Grams measure mass. In daily use, people often say “weight” when they mean mass. For most ton to grams conversions, using grams as a mass unit is correct and expected.
The Calculate Box tool to convert US tons to grams uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a US tons value in the box and have it instantly converted to grams.