Convert Nanogram to Gigagram
Convert nanograms to gigagrams instantly. 1 nanogram = 1e-18 gigagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gigagram to Nanogram converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Nanogram
A nanogram (ng) equals 10^-12 kilogram.
From the SI prefix 'nano-' (from Greek 'nanos', dwarf).
Molecular biology, forensics, and toxicology.
The nano- prefix entered the SI in 1960.
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.
Nanogram to Gigagram conversion formula
The relationship between nanograms and gigagrams:
To convert nanograms to gigagrams, multiply the value in nanograms by 1e-18. To reverse, multiply gigagrams by 1e+18.
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 Nanogram converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert nanograms to gigagrams
- Write down the value in nanograms (ng).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1e-18.
- The product is the equivalent value in gigagrams (Gg).
- To reverse, multiply the gigagram value by 1e+18.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ng to Gg:
1 × 1e-18 = 1e-18 Gg
Example 2 — Convert 100 ng to Gg:
100 × 1e-18 = 1e-16 Gg
Real-world example — Wavelengths across the spectrum
Optical and atomic-scale phenomena are routinely cross-converted between sub-micron units. A photon of wavelength 800 nanograms can be re-expressed in gigagrams for direct comparison with another instrument's calibration data sheet.
800 ng × 1e-18 = 8e-16 Gg
Real-world example — Molecular dimensions
The diameter of small molecular structures (around 2 nanograms) is often converted into related sub-micron units when comparing measurements across different microscopy techniques or imaging modalities.
2 ng × 1e-18 = 2e-18 Gg
Nanogram to Gigagram conversion table
Standard reference values for converting nanograms to gigagrams:
| Nanogram [ng] | Gigagram [Gg] |
|---|---|
| 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 ng = 1e-18 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 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.