Convert Lunar Mass (Moon) to Gigagram
Convert lunar mass (moon) to gigagrams instantly. 1 lunar mass (moon) = 7.342e+16 gigagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gigagram to Lunar Mass (Moon) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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
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) to Gigagram 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 lunar mass (moon) and gigagrams:
To convert lunar mass (moon) to gigagrams, multiply the value in lunar mass (moon) by 7.342e+16. To reverse, multiply gigagrams by 1.362027e-17.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in gigagrams updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Gigagram to Lunar Mass (Moon) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert lunar mass (moon) to gigagrams
- Write down the value in lunar mass (moon) (M☾).
- Multiply that value by the factor 7.342e+16.
- The product is the equivalent value in gigagrams (Gg).
- To reverse, multiply the gigagram value by 1.362027e-17.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 M☾ to Gg:
1 × 7.342e+16 = 7.342e+16 Gg
Example 2 — Convert 100 M☾ to Gg:
100 × 7.342e+16 = 7.342e+18 Gg
Lunar Mass (Moon) to Gigagram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting lunar mass (moon) to gigagrams:
| Lunar Mass (Moon) [M☾] | Gigagram [Gg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 7.342e+14 |
| 0.1 | 7.342e+15 |
| 1 | 7.342e+16 |
| 2 | 1.4684e+17 |
| 3 | 2.2026e+17 |
| 4 | 2.9368e+17 |
| 5 | 3.671e+17 |
| 10 | 7.342e+17 |
| 20 | 1.4684e+18 |
| 30 | 2.2026e+18 |
| 40 | 2.9368e+18 |
| 50 | 3.671e+18 |
| 100 | 7.342e+18 |
| 500 | 3.671e+19 |
| 1000 | 7.342e+19 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 M☾ = 7.342e+16 Gg) 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.