Megagram [Mg]
The megagram is a metric unit of mass equal to one million grams.
1 megagram = 10⁶ grams
1 megagram = 1,000 kilograms
Symbol: Mg
Key Facts:
Exactly equivalent to a metric ton (tonne)
Used in scientific, industrial, and commercial contexts
The prefix "mega-" means 10610^6106 (one million)
The megagram provides a formal SI unit alternative to the metric ton, often used in technical and scientific fields.
The mass of the Earth is approximately 5.972 × 10²⁴ kilograms.
This massive value represents the total amount of matter contained in our planet, influencing gravity, orbital dynamics, and geological processes.
Summary:
Mass ≈ 5.972 × 10²⁴ kg
Determines Earth’s gravitational pull
Fundamental for planetary science and astronomy