What is megagram?

A megagram is a unit of mass in the metric system, commonly abbreviated as Mg or sometimes written as "tonne". It is equivalent to one million grams, or 1,000 kilograms. In other words, one megagram is equal to approximately 2,204.6 pounds.

Megagrams are often used to express large quantities of a substance, such as the weight of a shipment of goods or the mass of an object. They are also commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics, where precise measurements of mass are necessary.

In some countries, such as the United States, the term "metric ton" is sometimes used as a synonym for megagram. However, it is important to note that a metric ton actually refers to a slightly larger unit of mass, equal to 1,000 kilograms or 1,000,000 grams.