Convert gigagram to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert gigagram [Gg] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to gigagram.
How to Convert Gigagram to Ton (Long)
1 Gg = 984.206527611061 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 Gg to ton (UK):
15 Gg = 15 × 984.206527611061 ton (UK) = 14763.0979141659 ton (UK)
Gigagram to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).