In this article I will show you how to convert 842 grams into metric tonnes. Throughout the explanation below I might also call it 842 g to t. They are the same thing!
How to Convert Grams to Metric tonnes
A gram is smaller than a metric tonne. I know that a g is smaller than a t because of something called conversion factors.
Put very simply, a conversion factor is a number that can be used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing it. So when we need to convert 842 grams into metric tonnes, we use a conversion factor to get the answer.
The conversion factor for g to t is:
Now that we know what the conversion factor is, we can easily calculate the conversion of 842 g to t by multiplying 1.0E-6 by the number of grams we have, which is 842.
So, the answer to the question "what is 842 grams in metric tonnes?" is 0.000842 t.
Grams to Metric tonnes Conversion Table
Below is a sample conversion table for g to t:
| Grams (g) | Metric tonnes (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0 |
| 0.1 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 50 | 0 |
| 100 | 0 |
| 1000 | 0 |
Best Conversion Unit for 842 g
Sometimes when you work with conversions from one unit to another, the numbers can get a little confusing. Especially when dealing with really large numbers.
I've also calculated what the best unit of measurement is for 842 g.
To determine which unit is best, I decided to define that as being the unit of measurement which is as low as possible, without going below 1. Smaller numbers are more easily understood and can make it easier for you to understand the measurement.
The best unit of measurement I have found for 842 g is pounds and the amount is 1.8562937617947 lb.