Convert Gram to Exagram
Convert grams to exagrams instantly. 1 gram = 1e-18 exagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Exagram to Gram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Gram
The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.
From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.
The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.
Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.
Exagram
An exagram (Eg) equals 10^15 kilograms, or one quintillion grams.
From the SI prefix 'exa-' (from Greek 'hex', six, denoting the sixth power of 1000).
Confined to planetary- and atmospheric-scale mass discussions; never used in daily measurement.
The exa- prefix was adopted by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1975.
Gram to Exagram conversion formula
The relationship between grams and exagrams:
To convert grams to exagrams, multiply the value in grams by 1e-18. To reverse, multiply exagrams by 1e+18.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in exagrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Exagram to Gram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert grams to exagrams
- Write down the value in grams (g).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1e-18.
- The product is the equivalent value in exagrams (Eg).
- To reverse, multiply the exagram value by 1e+18.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 g to Eg:
1 × 1e-18 = 1e-18 Eg
Example 2 — Convert 100 g to Eg:
100 × 1e-18 = 1e-16 Eg
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-gram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between grams and exagrams daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 g × 1e-18 = 1e-17 Eg
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 grams wide. Converting to exagrams is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 g × 1e-18 = 5e-18 Eg
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-gram school ruler converts cleanly to exagrams — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 g × 1e-18 = 3e-17 Eg
Gram to Exagram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting grams to exagrams:
| Gram [g] | Exagram [Eg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-20 |
| 0.1 | 1e-19 |
| 1 | 1e-18 |
| 2 | 2e-18 |
| 3 | 3e-18 |
| 4 | 4e-18 |
| 5 | 5e-18 |
| 10 | 1e-17 |
| 20 | 2e-17 |
| 30 | 3e-17 |
| 40 | 4e-17 |
| 50 | 5e-17 |
| 100 | 1e-16 |
| 500 | 5e-16 |
| 1000 | 1e-15 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 g = 1e-18 Eg) 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 Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.