A megagram (Mg), also known as a metric ton, is a unit of mass in the metric system. It represents one million grams or 10^6 grams. The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide, and it provides a convenient way to express both large and small quantities of mass.
To provide some context for understanding the size of a megagram:
Megagrams are commonly used in various fields and industries when dealing with substantial quantities of materials, goods, or products. For example:
The shekel in Biblical Hebrew is a unit of weight and currency that is smaller than both the talent and the mina. It was commonly used for trade and transactions and had different values depending on the historical era and location. In some contexts, it was equivalent to 20 gerahs.