Convert Gigagram to Lunar Mass (Moon)
Convert gigagrams to lunar mass (moon) instantly. 1 gigagram = 1.362027e-17 lunar mass (moon) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Lunar Mass (Moon) to Gigagram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) equals 10^6 kilograms, the same as 1,000 metric tons.
From the SI prefix 'giga-' (from Greek 'gigas', giant).
Bulk commodity, emissions, and freight accounting.
The giga- prefix entered the SI in 1960.
Lunar Mass (Moon)
The lunar mass (M(L)) is about 7.342E22 kg.
The mass of the Moon, used as a unit for natural satellites.
Planetary science, for comparing moons of the solar system.
Determined from the Moon's orbit and modern spacecraft tracking.
Gigagram to Lunar Mass (Moon) conversion formula
Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.
The relationship between gigagrams and lunar mass (moon):
To convert gigagrams to lunar mass (moon), multiply the value in gigagrams by 1.362027e-17. To reverse, multiply lunar mass (moon) by 7.342e+16.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in lunar mass (moon) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Lunar Mass (Moon) to Gigagram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert gigagrams to lunar mass (moon)
- Write down the value in gigagrams (Gg).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.362027e-17.
- The product is the equivalent value in lunar mass (moon) (M☾).
- To reverse, multiply the lunar mass (moon) value by 7.342e+16.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 Gg to M☾:
1 × 1.362027e-17 = 1.362027e-17 M☾
Example 2 — Convert 100 Gg to M☾:
100 × 1.362027e-17 = 1.362027e-15 M☾
Gigagram to Lunar Mass (Moon) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting gigagrams to lunar mass (moon):
| Gigagram [Gg] | Lunar Mass (Moon) [M☾] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.362027e-19 |
| 0.1 | 1.362027e-18 |
| 1 | 1.362027e-17 |
| 2 | 2.724053e-17 |
| 3 | 4.08608e-17 |
| 4 | 5.448107e-17 |
| 5 | 6.810133e-17 |
| 10 | 1.362027e-16 |
| 20 | 2.724053e-16 |
| 30 | 4.08608e-16 |
| 40 | 5.448107e-16 |
| 50 | 6.810133e-16 |
| 100 | 1.362027e-15 |
| 500 | 6.810133e-15 |
| 1000 | 1.362027e-14 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 Gg = 1.362027e-17 M☾) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.