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About these units
Megagram (Mg)
A megagram, equal to 1,000 kilograms, is identical in quantity to the metric ton (tonne). While "tonne" is common in daily life, Mg is preferred in engineering, environmental science, and formal scientific writing because it is unambiguous and adheres strictly to SI conventions. Megagrams are used to express masses of vehicles, construction materials, waste output, or agricultural yields in large-scale analyses. The unit is especially useful in Earth sciences, where megagram quantities describe biomass, sediment transport, or volcanic emissions.
Metric Ton (t)
The metric ton, or tonne, equals 1,000 kilograms and is used for measuring large masses such as vehicles, industrial shipments, agricultural yields, waste disposal, and construction materials. Its convenient decimal relationship with kilograms makes it easy to use in logistics, industry, and environmental studies. Many countries express carbon emissions in tonnes of CO₂, linking the unit directly to global sustainability efforts. The metric ton contrasts with the US short ton and UK long ton—its exact definition prevents ambiguity in international trade. Its adoption worldwide demonstrates the advantages of standardized mass units in a global economy.