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How to Convert Milligrams to Metric Tons

Milligrams, abbreviated mg, and metric tons, called "tonnes" and abbreviated t or MT in the United States, are units of mass in the metric system. A milligram equals 0.001 g while a metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. Because the metric system uses a base-10 system, you can convert between milligrams and metric tons if you know the power of 10 to use.

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Instructions

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  Divide the number of milligrams by 1,000,000,000 to convert to metric tons. For example, if you have 500,000,000 mg, divide 500,000,000 by 1,000,000,000 to get 0.5 metric tons.
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  Multiply the number of milligrams by 0.000000001 to convert to metric tons. For this example, multiply 500,000,000 by 0.000000001 to confirm your answer of 0.5 metric tons.
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  Check your answer using an online milligrams-to-metric tons converter (see Resources). Enter the number of milligrams and press "Go."

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